21: Sarah Smith
Age: 49
Title: Controller, chief accounting officer, Goldman Sachs, since 2002
Previous title: Corporate controller, Goldman Sachs
Education: City of London University
22: Paula Summa
Age: 51
Title: General manager, IBM.com
Previous title: CFO, IBM sales and distribution
Education: BBA, MBA, Pace University
What, if any, obstacles do you see in corporate finance that are unique to women?
"Corporate finance can still be an area that is dominated by men. As a result, the diversity of thought and approach that women bring to an organization are not always as readily accepted."
23: Cynthia Swanson
Age: 46
Title: CFO, PepsiCo Americas Beverage, since November 2007
Previous title: SVP & CFO, Pepsi-Cola North America
Education: BA, Mount Holyoke; MBA, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
What has been your most important career move?
"Probably the most pivotal decision for me was accepting the company's offer to work abroad. Six years in Central Europe provided no shortage of life experiences, both professionally and culturally."
24: Carrie Teffner
Age: 41
Title: SVP & CFO, Sara Lee Household and Body Care, Sara Lee Corp.
Previous title: SVP & CFO, Sara Lee Foodservice, Sara Lee Corp.
Education: BSBA, MBA, University of Vermont
25: DeeDee Wilson
Age: 44
Title: VP of finance & CFO, Nike USA, since 2006
Previous title: CFO, Nike Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Education: BSBA, Auburn University





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