36. Doreen Toben
The second-largest U.S. telecom company is building a cutting-edge fiber network to deliver TV and faster Internet. Toben oversees Verizon's strategic planning, as well as its day-to-day finances. Wall Street is finally starting to reward the company for its high-stake investments. The stock has risen more than 20% this year.
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