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9. Brenda Barnes
Brenda Barnes
Chairman and CEO
Sara Lee (SLE)
2007 rank: 10
Age: 54

Barnes has spent three years on a cost-cutting tear, shedding underperforming units that accounted for 40% of revenue. Still, the stock is down 18% over 12 months. Barnes is trying to celebrate, though: She tailgates at Notre Dame games with Sara Lee products.

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Last updated October 16 2008: 10:16 AM ET
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