Deanna M MulliganGuardian lifeNamed July 2011Total revenue: $7.8 billionCollege major: business, university Of nebraska.First Job: ad sales, daily Nebraskan (college newspaper).Big break: moving to new york.Leadership mantra: We are a team, But I make the final call.Best advice for future female don’t worry so much.Photograph by matt furman for forbesHair by eloise cheung at Walter schupfer management using avedaMakeup by alex almeida at Walter schupfer management
Denise MorrisonCampbell SoupNamed August 2011Total revenue: $7.7 billionCollege major: Economics and Psychology, Boston college.First Job: sales rep, procter & gamble’s Paper division.Big break: moving from sales to business Director, where i got my first p&l experience.Leadership mantra: Put the right people in the right positions and then empower and challenge them to deliver.Best advice for future female ceos: Surround yourself with excellence.Photograph by getty images Hair by eloise cheung at walter Schupfer Management using AvedaMakeup by Alex Almeida at Walter Schupfer management Gracia MartoreGannettNamed October 2011Total Revenue: $5 billionCollege Major: History and political science, Wellesley college.First Job: Three jobs in college: boston public Library, wellesley college library and my uncle’s Restaurant.Big break: Taking on investor-relations duties my previous role in treasury group was internally Focussed.Leadership mantra: Be direct and straightforward.Best advice for future female ceos: Be willing to go outside your comfort zone. Photograph by bill miles for forbesHair by eloise cheung at walter schupfer Management using Aveda makeup by Alex Almeida at walter Schupfer management
Debra ReedSempra EnergyNamed June 2011Total Revenue: $10 billionCollege Major: Civil Engineering, University of southern california.First job: Energy systems engineer, Southern california gas co.Big break: Promoted as the youngest and First female vice president.Leadership Mantra: Set long-term goals and high expectations.Best advice for future female ceos: The greatest satisfaction is creating an inspired organisation.Photograph by christian peacock for forbes
Heather BreschMylanNamed October 2011Total revenue: $6.1 billionCollege major: international studies, West Virginia university.First job: clerk at my family’s carpet store.Big break: recognition from helping passThe 2003 medicare modernization act.Leadership mantra: results-oriented, Performance-driven.Best advice for future female ceos: Develop leadership skills at a young age so you have confidence later in life. Photograph by Tim Pannell for Forbes Hair by Eloise Cheung at walter Schupfer Management using aveda Makeup by Alex Almeida at walter Schupfer management
