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| Name | 2008 total compensation |
|---|---|
| Safra Catz | $42.4 million |
| Linda Chen | $23.9 million |
| Sharen J. Turney | $20.3 million |
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Marissa Mayer | 34 |
| Meredith Whitney | 39 |
| Sheryl Sandberg | 40 |
| Name | Rank |
|---|---|
| Cynthia Carroll | 1 |
| Gail Kelly | 2 |
| Marjorie Scardino | 3 |
