CEO
Transnet
Country: South Africa Transnet
2007 rank: 14
Ramos, 49, keeps Transnet on track. Her five-year restructuring of the state-owned transportation company is working, turning a money-losing company into a moneymaker that boosted the top line by 12% last year. Next up: pumping money into buying some new trains.
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