Business has its ups and downs, and so, naturally, do women in business. (Bye-bye, Martha!) But the story of this list is one of achievement: The credentials of these women, including the 13 newcomers, are the strongest yet. By Katie Benner, Eugenia Levenson, and Rupali Arora |  |  |  | 45 of 50 | 45. Melanie Healey 2006 rank: New
Age: 46
Feminine care is hardly glamorous, but Healey made her mark in it, launching Tampax Pearl (a premium tampon), Naturella (a sanitary pad for developing markets), and other products that have helped deliver double-digit growth. With the recent addition of the $9 billion health-care unit to her portfolio, Healey's stock is rising.
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