2009 rank: 5
Age: 52
In December she became co-lead director on Apple's board, a prestigious role given the dearth of women in the top ranks of the world's most watched company. (She's also on the board at GE.) Avon hasn't fared as well: Revenue and income were both down last year, when most companies were bouncing back, and the stock is trailing the S&P.
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Last updated September 30 2010: 2:47 PM ET