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| Name | 2007 total compensation |
|---|---|
| Sharilyn Gasaway | $38.6 million |
| Safra Catz | $34.1 million |
| Diane Greene | $16.4 million |
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Marissa Mayer | 33 |
| Meredith Whitney | 38 |
| Sheryl Sandberg | 39 |
| Name | Rank |
|---|---|
| Cynthia Carroll | Britain |
| Gail Kelly | Australia |
| Linda Cook | Netherlands |
