President and CEO, GE Home and Business Solutions; SVP and CIO, GE
GE
2011 rank: 20
Age: 45
A weak housing market hurt Begley's $8.5 billion home and business division, which includes appliances. Operating profit last year dipped 34%, to $300 million. And while GE stock is on a tear, analysts speculate that the home solutions unit could be due for restructuring.
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