8: Kim Harris Jones
Age: 49
Title: VP & chief controller, Chrysler, since August 2007
Previous title: VP of product, procurement, cost management, and finance; Chrysler Group
Education: BBA, MBA, University of Michigan
What has been your most important career move?
"Moving from General Motors to Chrysler. While GM is a great company, moving to a relatively smaller company afforded me some opportunities and experiences that I might not otherwise have had."
9: Christine Komola
Age: 41
Title: SVP & corporate controller, Staples, since September 2004
Previous title: SVP & general merchandise manager, Furniture & Wholesaler, Staples
Education: BS, Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)
10: Teri List
Age: 45
Title: VP, finance, global operations; Procter & Gamble; since 2007
Previous title: VP of finance, Global Household Care, P&G
Education: BA, Northern Michigan University
What, if any, obstacles do you see in corporate finance that are unique to women?
"I wish I could say that there are no unique obstacles for women, but that's not the reality. To succeed, women need to deliver breakthrough results, just as men do. But they must do so in an environment that remains male-dominated — both within the finance function and general management."
11: Nancy Loewe
Age: 41
Title: VP & CFO, General Electric Consumer & Industrial
Previous title: CFO, Asia Pacific region, GE Plastics
Education: BBA, University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
12: Terri Luckett
Age: 44
Title: VP & CFO, Honeywell Process Solutions, since October 2005
Previous title: VP of business analysis and planning, Honeywell International
Education: BA, St. John's College; MBA, St. Mary's College
What are your career aspirations?
"Rather than aspiring to a specific role, it is important for me to continue to grow personally and professionally. This means my career could take the form of the finance lead of a larger, more complex business segment, a public [company] CFO role, or even a step into general management."
13: Wan Ling Martello
Age: NA
Title: SVP & CFO, Wal-Mart International, since November 2005
Previous title: U.S. president, NCH Marketing Services
Education: BA, University of the Philippines; MBA, University of Minnesota
14: Kathryn Mikells
Age: 42
Title: VP, investor relations; United Airlines; since July 2007
Previous title: VP, financial planning and analysis, United Airlines
Education: BS, University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); MBA, University of Chicago
15: Jamie Miller
Age: 39
Title: VP, controller, & chief accounting officer, General Electric
Previous title: SVP, CAO, & controller, WellPoint
Education: BS, Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)
What, if any, obstacles do you see in corporate finance that are unique to women?
"Women tend to be consensus builders and less confrontational. I think women can be unfairly characterized as lacking decisive leadership skills. It's OK to take credit for accomplishments and engage in healthy and constructive debate without fear of being seen as too strong."
16: Glenda Minor
Age: 51
Title: VP, finance, & controller, Interiors Product Group and Europe, Visteon, since 2004
Previous title: VP, corporate controller, & CAO, Visteon
Education: BA, Southern University (Baton Rouge, La.); MBA, Michigan State University
17: Amy Pappas
Age: 53
Title: Managing director & CFO, AIG Investments
Previous title: Managing director & CFO, JPMorgan Chase–Asset and Wealth Management Business, The Americas
Education: BS, New Jersey Institute of Technology; MBA, Columbia University
What, if any, obstacles do you see in corporate finance that are unique to women?
"Women tend to be more passive than men, especially if they've been with a company for a long time, and thus may not be top of mind for promotions. But I am seeing more strong women thinking more strategically about their careers."
18: Cathy Ross
Age: 50
Title: SVP & CFO, FedEx
Previous title: VP, Express Financial Planning, FedEx
Education: BA, Christian Brothers University; MBA, University of Memphis
19: Anna Seal
Age: 52
Title: SVP of finance, Global Manufacturing & Supply, GlaxoSmithKline
Previous title: CFO of a large division of former SmithKline Beecham
Education: BSBA, Penn State University
20: Valarie L. Sheppard
Age: 44
Title: VP, comptroller, & CAO, Procter & Gamble, and head of finance for the Beauty Global Business Unit, since August 2005
Previous title: VP, finance and accounting, Global Household Care
Education: BS, MBA, Purdue University Krannert School of Management
What has been your most important career move?
"Some of my more difficult career decisions involved moving with my family overseas, first to Asia and then to Europe. These assignments were very rewarding professionally. What was a bit surprising was how important these experiences were to my husband, sons, and even the extended family, who visited frequently."
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