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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Top 50 World's Youngest Billionaires , Billionaire Cities, Billionaire Toys For Sale
Shari Arison
Chairman, Arison Holdings
Israel
Israel's richest woman, daughter of cruise line magnate Ted Arison. Inherited big stake in his empire, including Israel's largest lender, Bank Hapoalim; largest real estate developer, Housing&Construction; and his charitable foundation. Dogged by scornful media coverage and a barrage of scandals involving husbands and exes. Plans to invest more than $100 million in clean energy ventures this year. Also runs a new-age nonprofit, Essence of Life, which promotes spirituality and the quest for inner peace.
Chief executive, president, Enterprise Solutions, General Electric
U.S.
The top woman exec at GE and chief executive of the newly created Enterprise Solutions. Until recently, was also heading the $17.7 billion (revenue) GE Industrial, the appliances unit that will soon be spun off. Led last year's sale of GE's underperforming plastics business to a Saudi Arabian company for $11.6 billion. Previously headed GE Fanuc, GE Transportation and GE Plastics. On the board of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders.
Mindy Grossman
Chief executive, HSN
U.S.
Grossman is chief executive of HSN, including the home shopping network, HSN.com and Cornerstone retail catalogs, which were spun off as a standalone public company from Barry Diller's IAC in August. Charged with making over HSN since IAC hired her in 2006, Grossman has had a 30-year retail career with stints at Nike and Ralph Lauren. She did not complete her undergraduate degree.
Salma Hareb
Chief executive officer, Economic Zones World
United Arab Emirates
Hareb, 42, has been expanding around the world. In July, purchased a U.K. distribution warehouse developer from Wal-Mart; earlier this year, announced plans to invest $800 million to develop a major coastal distribution hub in South Carolina. A unit of Dubai World, the giant government-owned investment company, EZW operates business parks in Africa, Russia, China, India and Europe. Its Dubai flagship, Jebel Ali Free Zone, of which she is chief exec, generated $69 billion in trade last year. Wanted to become a doctor before switching to computers. In 1997, she joined Jebel Ali as a strategic planner and moved up to CEO in 2005. "It was natural," she says.
Ellen Malcolm
Founder and president, EMILY's List
U.S.
One of the most well-connected women in American politics. In 1985 she founded EMILY'S ("Early money is like yeast") List, a political action committee (PAC) that backs and supports female, pro-choice Democrats for political offices. The group began humbly with Malcolm and a few friends writing fundraising letters in her basement. Today, with 101,000 members and more than $24 million raised for the current election cycle, it's one of the richest PACs in the country. Malcolm also co-chaired Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Cindy McCain
First lady candidate
U.S.
Press-shy wife of Republican presidential nominee John McCain. Former special education teacher, 54, took over father's Anheuser-Busch beer distributorship, Hensley&Co., in 2000. From 1988 to 1995, founded and ran American Voluntary Medical Team, organizing medical trips to disaster areas. Subsequently founded Hensley Family Foundation, now called the McCain Family Foundation, funding children's programs. Owns a minority stake in the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team with her children.
Michelle Obama
First lady candidate
U.S.
Former corporate lawyer, 44, now on leave of absence from her role as vice president for community and external affairs at University of Chicago Hospitals to campaign with her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama. Princeton graduate went on to Harvard Law School; returned to hometown of Chicago to work for law firm Sidley Austin. Worked as assistant to Chicago mayor and then assistant commissioner of planning and development. Serves on the board of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Mother of two young daughters often addresses work-life balance issues.
Sarah Palin
Alaska governor, vice presidential candidate
U.S.
Alaska's first female governor became the first woman to be picked by the Republican party as candidate for vice president. The 44 year-old former journalist entered politics in 1992 as city council member in Wasilla, Ala., before becoming its mayor and the state's governor in 2006 where she has championed ethics reform and stopped the $400 million "bridge to nowhere". The athlete, hunter and former beauty queen is the mother of five, including a son who enlisted in the Army last year.
Navanethen Pillay
Human rights commissioner, United Nations
Switzerland
Named to her post in July and most recently at the International Criminal Court in the Hague, she gained a reputation for speaking against gender-based crimes when she headed the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Daughter of a bus driver and an uneducated mother, Pillay became a defense lawyer for political prisoners under apartheid, then the first non-white woman on South Africa's High Court. Current challenge: handling efforts to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe.
Carolyn Reidy
President and chief executive, Simon&Schuster
U.S.
Had big shoes to fill when she took the helm in December 2007. Reidy, who had been focusing on the editorial side of the business, is learning how to keep authors and investors happy. Joined the CBS-owned publishing firm in 1992. Has overseen bestselling books: the YOU: series with Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton. Plans to take the 84-year-old company into the next era by embracing digital publishing and marketing.
Sheryl Sandberg
Chief operating officer, Facebook
U.S.
Facebook stole its recently appointed chief operating officer from rival Google. Sandberg is charged with leading Facebook's efforts to make money from its social networking site and developing its business model. During her tenure at Google, built the online operations of AdSense and AdWords, accounting for a majority of Google's $16.6 billion revenue last year. Prior to joining Google in 2001, was Chief of Staff for the U.S. Treasury under Clinton. Also a consultant with McKinsey&Co. and an economist with the World Bank. Was instrumental in launching Google's philanthropy.
Maryam Sharaf
Group chief financial officer, Dubai World
United Arab Emirates
The low-key Sharaf holds the financial reigns of one of the world's biggest holding companies. Government-owned firm is behind some of the grandiose developments in Dubai, including a Trump partnership. It is also the third largest port operator in the world, sparking a controversy two years ago when Congress forced it to relinquish its management of major U.S. ports. Sharaf minored in accounting at Capital University in Ohio, and then worked in finance at the Dubai subsidiary of ConocoPhillips between 1986 and 2003.
Andrea Wong
Chief executive and president, Lifetime Entertainment Services
U.S.
Played a major role in shaping reality TV as former head of alternative programming at ABC. At ABC, the MIT-educated Wong oversaw hits like The Bachelor, Extreme Makeover and the U.S. version of Dancing with the Stars. Now in her second year at the helm of Lifetime. Recent successes: a revamped Web site and the popular original series Army Wives. Trying to poach fantasy fashion design hit Project Runway from rival Bravo TV.
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Chairman, Arison Holdings
Israel
Israel's richest woman, daughter of cruise line magnate Ted Arison. Inherited big stake in his empire, including Israel's largest lender, Bank Hapoalim; largest real estate developer, Housing&Construction; and his charitable foundation. Dogged by scornful media coverage and a barrage of scandals involving husbands and exes. Plans to invest more than $100 million in clean energy ventures this year. Also runs a new-age nonprofit, Essence of Life, which promotes spirituality and the quest for inner peace.
Charlene Begley
Chief executive, president, Enterprise Solutions, General Electric
U.S.
The top woman exec at GE and chief executive of the newly created Enterprise Solutions. Until recently, was also heading the $17.7 billion (revenue) GE Industrial, the appliances unit that will soon be spun off. Led last year's sale of GE's underperforming plastics business to a Saudi Arabian company for $11.6 billion. Previously headed GE Fanuc, GE Transportation and GE Plastics. On the board of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders.
Mindy Grossman
Chief executive, HSN
U.S.
Grossman is chief executive of HSN, including the home shopping network, HSN.com and Cornerstone retail catalogs, which were spun off as a standalone public company from Barry Diller's IAC in August. Charged with making over HSN since IAC hired her in 2006, Grossman has had a 30-year retail career with stints at Nike and Ralph Lauren. She did not complete her undergraduate degree.
Salma Hareb
Chief executive officer, Economic Zones World
United Arab Emirates
Hareb, 42, has been expanding around the world. In July, purchased a U.K. distribution warehouse developer from Wal-Mart; earlier this year, announced plans to invest $800 million to develop a major coastal distribution hub in South Carolina. A unit of Dubai World, the giant government-owned investment company, EZW operates business parks in Africa, Russia, China, India and Europe. Its Dubai flagship, Jebel Ali Free Zone, of which she is chief exec, generated $69 billion in trade last year. Wanted to become a doctor before switching to computers. In 1997, she joined Jebel Ali as a strategic planner and moved up to CEO in 2005. "It was natural," she says.
Ellen Malcolm
Founder and president, EMILY's List
U.S.
One of the most well-connected women in American politics. In 1985 she founded EMILY'S ("Early money is like yeast") List, a political action committee (PAC) that backs and supports female, pro-choice Democrats for political offices. The group began humbly with Malcolm and a few friends writing fundraising letters in her basement. Today, with 101,000 members and more than $24 million raised for the current election cycle, it's one of the richest PACs in the country. Malcolm also co-chaired Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Cindy McCain
First lady candidate
U.S.
Press-shy wife of Republican presidential nominee John McCain. Former special education teacher, 54, took over father's Anheuser-Busch beer distributorship, Hensley&Co., in 2000. From 1988 to 1995, founded and ran American Voluntary Medical Team, organizing medical trips to disaster areas. Subsequently founded Hensley Family Foundation, now called the McCain Family Foundation, funding children's programs. Owns a minority stake in the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team with her children.
Michelle Obama
First lady candidate
U.S.
Former corporate lawyer, 44, now on leave of absence from her role as vice president for community and external affairs at University of Chicago Hospitals to campaign with her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama. Princeton graduate went on to Harvard Law School; returned to hometown of Chicago to work for law firm Sidley Austin. Worked as assistant to Chicago mayor and then assistant commissioner of planning and development. Serves on the board of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Mother of two young daughters often addresses work-life balance issues.
Sarah Palin
Alaska governor, vice presidential candidate
U.S.
Alaska's first female governor became the first woman to be picked by the Republican party as candidate for vice president. The 44 year-old former journalist entered politics in 1992 as city council member in Wasilla, Ala., before becoming its mayor and the state's governor in 2006 where she has championed ethics reform and stopped the $400 million "bridge to nowhere". The athlete, hunter and former beauty queen is the mother of five, including a son who enlisted in the Army last year.
Navanethen Pillay
Human rights commissioner, United Nations
Switzerland
Named to her post in July and most recently at the International Criminal Court in the Hague, she gained a reputation for speaking against gender-based crimes when she headed the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Daughter of a bus driver and an uneducated mother, Pillay became a defense lawyer for political prisoners under apartheid, then the first non-white woman on South Africa's High Court. Current challenge: handling efforts to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe.
Carolyn Reidy
President and chief executive, Simon&Schuster
U.S.
Had big shoes to fill when she took the helm in December 2007. Reidy, who had been focusing on the editorial side of the business, is learning how to keep authors and investors happy. Joined the CBS-owned publishing firm in 1992. Has overseen bestselling books: the YOU: series with Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton. Plans to take the 84-year-old company into the next era by embracing digital publishing and marketing.
Sheryl Sandberg
Chief operating officer, Facebook
U.S.
Facebook stole its recently appointed chief operating officer from rival Google. Sandberg is charged with leading Facebook's efforts to make money from its social networking site and developing its business model. During her tenure at Google, built the online operations of AdSense and AdWords, accounting for a majority of Google's $16.6 billion revenue last year. Prior to joining Google in 2001, was Chief of Staff for the U.S. Treasury under Clinton. Also a consultant with McKinsey&Co. and an economist with the World Bank. Was instrumental in launching Google's philanthropy.
Maryam Sharaf
Group chief financial officer, Dubai World
United Arab Emirates
The low-key Sharaf holds the financial reigns of one of the world's biggest holding companies. Government-owned firm is behind some of the grandiose developments in Dubai, including a Trump partnership. It is also the third largest port operator in the world, sparking a controversy two years ago when Congress forced it to relinquish its management of major U.S. ports. Sharaf minored in accounting at Capital University in Ohio, and then worked in finance at the Dubai subsidiary of ConocoPhillips between 1986 and 2003.
Andrea Wong
Chief executive and president, Lifetime Entertainment Services
U.S.
Played a major role in shaping reality TV as former head of alternative programming at ABC. At ABC, the MIT-educated Wong oversaw hits like The Bachelor, Extreme Makeover and the U.S. version of Dancing with the Stars. Now in her second year at the helm of Lifetime. Recent successes: a revamped Web site and the popular original series Army Wives. Trying to poach fantasy fashion design hit Project Runway from rival Bravo TV.
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