1. Harvard Business Review's 10 Must Reads The most important ideas on management all in one place! "This set of HBR's 10 Must Reads, available as a 14-volume paperback boxed set or as an ebook set is the result of careful combing through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles on topics such as emotional intelligence, communication, change, leadership, strategy, managing people, and managing yourself. It has selected the most important articles to help you maximize your own and your organization's performance." Makes a smart gift for the female leader. Click HERE to find it.

2. Kate Spade New York Wilson Road Bow Daveney Laptop Bag (in Black & Cream) The quintessential working woman's laptop bag. Graceful, modern and feminine. It suits a confident woman with style to match. "laptop bag with an adjustable, removable crossbody strap." "fits 15" laptop. kate spade new york signature on enamel license plate." "two interior slide pockets. interior padded laptop slide pocket with snap closure." "nylon with crosshatched pvc trim. capital kate jacquard lining. 14-karat light gold plated hardware" "11.7"h x 15.2"w x 2.3"d. drop length: 6.3" handheld. total adjustable strap length: 55"." Find it HERE.

3. Barsetto Espresso Coffee Maker Barsetto Coffee Machine 15 Bar Stainless Steel Coffee Brewer with Independent Milk Frother for Cappuccino, Latte and Mocha (silver&black) Her morning espresso just got tastier. This gorgeous stainless steel espresso machine and coffee maker is a quick and convenient way to get your morning cup of jo. It's both easy-to-use and looks great in the kitchen. A must-have for the coffee-loving business woman. "Semi-automatic 2-in-1 espresso maker with milk frother, brew great flavor espresso cappuccino, latte and moka from the first to last drop." "Rich taste of espresso : 15 Bar high-pressure pump brews rich-tasting espresso, extraction of coffee oil and internal layers of coffee, will enable you enjoy every drop of pure Italian coffee." "Brilliant Design: Full stainless body and automatic temperature control provide a safe and durable usage experience. Removable transparent reservoirs with 52.8oz/1.5L volume, easy to clean." "Professional frothing wand: Make fantastic foamed milk for cappuccino, macchiato and latte by hot steam. Creating the best ,thick foam with low decibel." "2 year Warranty: 24 months product warranty and 24/7 customer service. Keep you money safe and provide a wonderful service for you." Click HERE to see details.

4. Gucci GG0062S Sunglasses Hello GORGEOUS! These sunglasses are perfect for the business woman who is constantly on the go. Sleek, lightweight and durable, they add a touch of cool. They come in blue, gold, grey and other colors. metal frame plastic lens non-polarized Lens width: 57 millimeters Bridge: 17 millimeters Arm: 140 millimeters Sunglasses Click HERE to fine them.

5. Boss Lady Travel Mug The perfect gift for the awesome boss lady. This beautiful travel mug keeps your drink warm, and your attitude cool. With simple design and gold top, this mug is a functional but also lovely accessory. Your girl will love it! "16 Ounce ​Insulated Plastic Travel Mug" "Shiny ​Gold Foil Screw On ​Lid With Slide Closure" "Hand ​Written Design​" "BPA, ​Phthalate, ​+ ​L​ead ​F​ree" "Hand Wash only. Not suitable for Microwave." See it HERE.

6. Wine Lovers Perfect Gift Basket Box with Bring Me Some Wine Socks and more br> Wine lovers' dram basket! "The perfect gift for any wine lover assembled by our designers and ready to be sent to your loved one." "The box contains a cozy (and hilarious) pair of socks. "If you can read this, bring me a glass of wine!" "Also included: a custom stemless wine glass that reads "time to wine down". A DW Home 4oz scented candle sets the relaxing ambiance." "A beautiful crystal accented bottle stopper, wine crackers, almonds and wine chocolates." Grab the basket HERE.

7. Chefman Electric Wine Opener No more struggling to open wine bottles. This electric wine bottle opener requires little time and effort. One light touch, and it's done. "CORDLESS & QUICK: The simple push-button operation so you can easily remove the cork in seconds - without breaking the cork. Foil cutter included for easily removing seals with one turn of a hand." "SLEEK DESIGN WITH VISIBLE CORKSCREW: This wine opener features stainless steel housing with a transparent shell surrounding the corkscrew mechanism, as well as an elegant charging base with blue LED light." "POWERFUL & RECHARGEABLE: Built-in rechargeable battery, opens up to 30 bottles on a single charge, simple push-button operation. 110-240V DC power adopter 2 prong North American plug." "PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION: This bottle opener makes for the perfect gift for any wine lover in your life for any occasion; Birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Anniversaries, Valentines Day, Graduation and more!" "RESOURCES & WARRANTY: Includes access to Club Chefman for tailor made step-by-step recipes, tutorial videos, and more! cETL approved with advanced safety technology for long lasting durability, & 1-year hassle-free warranty provided by Chefman, so you can purchase worry-free." Find it HERE.

8. Keurig 119277 K250 Coffee Maker (Turquoise) The most convenient coffee maker ever! All you have to do is push brew. The coffee is warm, delicious and has a kick. No messy filters full of ground coffee. Very little clean up. A must-have for busy business women. "A sleek and slim single-serve coffee maker. Includes 4 K-Cup pods, a water filter handle + 2 water filters, and a bottle of descaling solution to help extend the life of your brewer" "40 oz. water reservoir allows you to brew 4+ cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine." "The water reservoir is removable, making it easy to refill" "Brews multiple K-Cup pod brew sizes (4, 6, 8, 10 oz.) and brews a Carafe (22, 26, or 30oz) using K-Carafe pods to give you more coffee when you need it (Carafe sold separately)" "Strength Control: A strength control setting allows you to brew a bolder cup using any K-Cup pod brew size. Compact Size." "Dimensions-15 L X 9 W X 13.7 H inches" "A black and white touch screen makes it easy to brew a fresh, great tasting cup in under a minute" "Dispense hot water only by opening and closing the brewer handle (without a pod), and selecting your desired brew size. A removable drip tray at the base of the brewer catches drips and makes for easy clean-up" Get it at THIS LOCATION.

9. Carejoy C shape Decoration Magnetic Levitation Floating Globe World Map Brilliant gift for the worldly woman. "THIS HIGH TECH GADGET: also comes with a LED light feature that makes it look very cool when turned on in the dark" "HOW IT WORK: It is operated by an electronically controlled magnetic system. The magnetic above the gadget contains an electro magnet and a magnetic field sensor" "HOW-TO-USE: Once you get the gadget levitating, give it a little spin then it will rotate smoothly." "PERFECT GIFT : for any home or office. This cool gadget makes a great display unit for your retail shop, business and home" Find gift HERE.

11. Godiva Chocolatier Signature Chocolate Truffles Delicious! These are amazing. They also make the most amazing gift. "12 exciting assorted chocolate truffles (8.3 oz.) from Godiva; includes classic and innovative truffle flavors." "Enjoy sweet, savory, and spicy truffle flavors from Godiva's world-famous truffle line. Makes a decadent fancy chocolate gift." "Godiva chocolate truffles with cream or ganache and covered with a thin layer of chocolate, plus a dusting of powder, chopped nuts, or other decoration." "Assorted chocolate, truffles, truffle truffle, fancy chocolate Godiva chocolate, truffles, chocolate" Find these delicious chocolates HERE.

11. PurSteam Garment Steamer Excellent idea for the business woman who travels a lot. Portable and powerful, this handheld steamer smoothes out wrinkles and cleans the fabric. It's fantastic for travel, and is great for use at home too. "SUPERIOR COMPONENTS - Others may look the same on the outside but our aluminum heating ball is superior to any of the heating elements of our competitors. Only travel steamer with BPA free ABS/PP. Others just use ABS, which is much less durable" "TECHNOLOGY LEADER - Newest steam channeling design delivers steam more powerfully and evenly to remove the toughest wrinkles from a multitude of fabrics in drapery, clothing, and much more." "WRINKLE BUSTER - The PurSteam Portable Garment Steamer is the most powerful handheld garment steamer on the market! Heats up in 90 seconds and smooths and de-wrinkles any garment quickly and easily including upholstery, bedding, , tableclothes and more. Includes travel bag for easy packing" "GENTLE ON FABRICS - It is safe to use, and gentle on even the most delicate fabrics. Use it on satin, nylon blends, cotton, wool, linen, sequins, beads, embroidery, and more!" "SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - We are so confident in the quality of our product that we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and industry leading full 3 Year warranty - so buy now!" Get it HERE.

12. Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - New and improved smart speaker with Alexa A fast-moving business woman loves to keep up with technology. This new and improved smart speaker uses the latest Alexa technology, and looks sleek too. "MEET THE ALL-NEW ECHO DOT - Our most popular smart speaker, with new fabric design, and improved speaker for richer and louder sound." "VOICE CONTROL YOUR MUSIC - Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music (coming soon), Spotify, Sirius XM, and others through the improved speaker for richer and louder sound." "BIGGER, BETTER SOUND - For bigger sound, pair with a second Echo Dot (3rd gen) for rich, stereo sound. Fill your home with music with compatible Echo devices in different rooms." "READY TO HELP - Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more." "CONNECT WITH OTHERS - Call and message almost anyone hands-free. Instantly drop in on other rooms in your home or make an announcement to every room with a compatible Echo device." "CONNECT WITH OTHERS - Call and message almost anyone hands-free. Instantly drop in on other rooms in your home or make an announcement to every room with a compatible Echo device." "ALEXA HAS SKILLS - With 50,000+ skills, Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills like tracking fitness, playing games, and more." "VOICE CONTROL YOUR SMART HOME - Turn on lights, adjust thermostats, lock doors, and more with compatible connected devices." Get it HERE.

13. Burberry Women's 'Nova Check' Swiss Quartz Stainless Steel and Leather Casual Watch A classic beauty wears Burberry. And this casual and cool Burberry watch suits any business woman who values class and quality. With a signature Burberry design and bold face, this watch earns both attention and respect. Imported Round stainless steel case White dial Date Check strap; Pin buckle Water resistant up to 165 feet (or 50 M): capable for swimming & showering Get it HERE.

14. Sivan Health and Fitness Yoga Set 6-Piece Includes 1/2 Ultra Thick NBR Exercise Mat, 2 Yoga Blocks, 1 Yoga Mat Towel, 1 Yoga Hand Towel and a Yoga Strap If your girl is a yoga lover, this 6-piece yoga gear makes a fantastic Valentine's gift for her. The yoga mat is plush and comfy. The towels are soft and luxurious. The product comes in an assortment of colors. Read below for more product descriptions. "Package includes: 1/2" NBR Yoga Mat/ 2 Yoga Blocks/ 1 - 68"x24" Yoga Mat Towel/ 1 - 30"x20" Yoga Hand Towel/ 1 Yoga Strap 1/2" ultra thick yoga mat with specially designed memory foam - Ribbed surface on one side with a smooth surface on the other; the non-slip surface grips the floor to prevent injuries - Features an integrated carry strap" "Provide support and balance with our durable foam yoga blocks and deepen your stretch with our 6.5ft yoga strap that allows for better extension of the body" "Our 68"x24" and 30"x20" yoga towels are designed with microfiber technology and prime absorption to provide slip-resistant and sweat-free workouts" "Great for yoga, Pilates, stretching and toning workouts - 71" long 24" wide yoga mat ensures comfort for people of all shapes and sizes" Find product HERE.

15. LIUANAN Stainless Steel Bracelet She Believed She Could So She Did Inspirational Cuff Bangle Powerful woman. Powerful jewelry. This bracelet is simple and amazing. With a message that boosts her confidence, she can wear it with pride, and look good too. Find bracelet HERE.

16. Love Berries Chocolate Covered Strawberries (12) If your mouth isn't watering looking at these, we'd like to examine your head. Just kidding. "A sweet way to send your love! 12 fresh strawberries are lavishly hand-dipped in premium dark, milk and pink-tinted white chocolate, and decorated with chocolate drizzle and heart sprinkles" "Each berry is delicately hand dipped and decorated in REAL chocolate in our own kitchen for both culinary artistry and exquisitely decadent taste." "Freshness and premium quality are 100% guaranteed. Made to order and shipped overnight with ice in our signature gift box to ensure perfect arrival." "Gift messaging available in checkout." Find them HERE.

17. BURBERRY Cranston Wool Blend Belted Double Breasted Trench Coat (Camel) This classic trench is a working woman's must-have. Its classy and clean lines flatter any figure. Its rich, camel color matches just about any outfit. Double breasted button closure keeps insides warm. One of the most brilliant inventions in style. "39" length, Notched collar, Lined" "Double-breasted button closure" "Long sleeves with belted cuffs, Back vent" "Front button-closure pockets, Removable belt" "72% wool, 23% polyamide, 5% cashmere with 70% wool, 20% polyamide, 10% cashmere trim" Find it at BURBERRY TRENCH.

18. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Scented Soy Candle (Geranium, Large, 7.2 ounce, Pack of 2) The sweet smell of geranium is just one of the reasons why we love these candles. Made with soy, they are good for the environment too. On the rare occasion when a busy business woman is able to relax, lighting these candles can create just the mood she needs. "Made from renewable ingredients like soy wax and vegetable wax" "Nonmetal, lead-free candle wick burns for 35 hours for a long-lasting floral scent" "Garden-fresh geraniums, so bold & cheery to see, and clearly quite rosy to smell" "Comes in a recyclable glass candle jar - makes for an easy gift" "Mrs. Meyer's produces cruelty free candles. None of our products are tested on animals" Find them at THIS LOCATION.

19. Bath and Body Gift Basket For Women and Men – Honey Jasmine Fragrance Home Spa Set with Hot & Cold Gel Eye Mask, Bath Bombs, Body Lotions, Gold Shimmery Travel Cosmetics Bag and More, 12 Piece Set Speaking of lighting candles and relaxing, this bath and body gift basket should help. "DELUXE 12 PIECE SET ♥ This spa gift basket has everything a woman needs! It includes Shower Gel, Bubble Bath, Body Lotion, Body Scrub, Bath Salt, Reusable Gel Eye Mask, Mirror and 4 x Bath Bombs. Packed in a stunningly wrapped reusable Gold, Shimmery Makeup Travel Bag, it also has a gift note card for you to personalize it." "SOOTHING JASMINE & HEALING HONEY ♥ Indulge in the therapeutic and healing scent of jasmine, loaded antimicrobial properties and often used as a bacteria fighter, while enjoying the antioxidants found in honey. Wrap yourself in seductive luxury with these enriching scents infused into all the bath, body and beauty products in this unique set." "SPA GEL EYE MASK & BEAUTY BAG ♥ Get a tranquil facial experience right home and relieve stress with the therapeutic hot and cold compress. It not only helps you relax and unwind, but can help puffy eyes, dark circles and relieve headaches and migraines. The mask is reusable and has a pretty golden glitter effect. The pretty makeup bag is reusable as a travel case for cosmetics, makeup, toiletries and beauty products. The bag is made with a glossy fabric that is waterproof and wipes clean" "PREMIUM QUALITY INGREDIENTS ♥ Every Lovery product is 100% Paraben and Cruelty-Free. These enriching beauty products are made with moisturizing Shea Butter and nourishing Vitamin E. They are safe even on sensitive skin! We’re confident you’ll fall in love with our beauty set, we’ve backed it with a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee." "PERFECT FOR HER ♥ It's the present any girl will love! Pamper and indulge the special lady in your life with a stunningly beautiful and elegant gift package. It makes a wonderful present for Birthdays, Holidays, Christmas, Anniversaries, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. Bring a smile to your Girlfriend, Wife, Mother, Daughter or Beloved Ones" Find them at THIS LOCATION.

20. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex, 3.4 Ounce This product is excellent for any type of skin but especially for mature skin. It goes deep to repair night time's lack of moisture, and leaves skin dewy and soft in the morning. One of the best skin care products out there today. "Advanced night repair synchronized recovery complex ii - all skin types was launched by the design house of estee lauder It is recommended for everyday use." "Advanced night repair synchronized recovery complex ii - all skin types by estee lauder for unisex." Find it HERE.

21. Sam Edelman Women's Hazel Pump These pumps are sexy and make a powerful statement. They come in many colors, but we like them in punchy red. 100% Leather Imported Synthetic sole Padded sock - very comfortable Stiletto heel, low-cut vamp, leg-lengthening effect Find these beautiful pumps at Sam Edelman Pumps.

22. Life is Good Take it Slow, Turtle Gift Mug Add a little humor to her life. Sometimes, we all need to take it slow. "✅ A GIFT THAT EVERYONE WILL LOVE - Imagine the look on their face when your Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Aunt, Uncle, Husband or Wife open the box and find their new favorite coffee or tea mug. They will know you put in the extra effort to find something WAY better than a regular gift! They will read the imprinted Life is Good Take it Slow and laugh out loud! Fun and laughs guaranteed!" "✅ HIGH QUALITY - This premium quality 11 oz. mug was created by the best masters in the field and printed in the USA with a special top of the line laser printer. It's microwave and dishwasher safe. The imprinted design is printed on both sides of the mug and guaranteed to last. This cup is very durable, and can be used as a Coffee, Tea or any other beverage cup. It's also amazing to store things like pencils, pens and office stuff." "✅ YOUR GIFT SEARCH IS NOW OVER! - This mug makes a unique and original Turtle gift for your mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, brother, sister or friend! It's an awesome present for Father's Day, Mother's Day, birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and any occasion. A Mug for Finding the No Stress Chill & Relax Vibes - Love Lazy Sundays | For Your Busy Friends, Remind Them to Live Life to the Fullest" "✅ YOU'VE FOUND THE ONE - Show them you care with a "Mellow Manifesto" premium coffee mug. Finally, you can sit back, click "Add-to-cart" and have a great gift delivered to their door, on time! The best part is, this glass mug is unique from all of the others, so it will always stand out and become a favorite mug for years to come." "✅ 100% RISK FREE - We stand behind everything we produce with pride and we are sure that your loved ones will be absolutely thrilled with this personal gift. But, in the unlikely situation that they won't, we will be happy to refund your money! Get yours now because you're awesome!" Get the mug at LIFE IS GOOD TAKE IT SLOW MUG.

23. LEATHER JOURNAL Tree of Life Handmade Leather Bound Daily Notepads. Best Gift as Art Sketchbook, Travel Diary & Journals. "✔ BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED & UNIQUE EMBOSSED TREE DESIGN: Made from Soft & Supple Dark Brown Water Buffalo Leather with a real leather scent. Naturally tanned with special oil, if you scratch or fold this crazy horse leather, you create your own distressed style! Rub your markings and they will fade away. Hand made from 100% genuine leather, our journals can vary in look and shade, producing a unique item, no two are ever the same - a special keepsake for your thoughts & ideas" "✔ EARTH-FRIENDLY: 120 sheets/240 pages (counting both sides) of unlined, off-white/cream colored paper (NON-REFILLABLE), hand-crafted with recycled cotton which is acid free & tree free - environmentally kind! NO BLEED THROUGH: Use any pen on this thick quality paper which has a natural fiber variation, weighing 125gsm" "✔ PERFECT SIZE & MANY USES: Big 8x6 inch/A5 size and 1.5 inch thickness, easy for handwriting, drawing or sketching and compact for carrying in your bag. Ideal for alternative Artists Sketchbooks, Girls Diaries, Travelling, Watercolor Painting, Teen Journals, Poetry Work, Journalists, Guest Book, Food Planner, Scrapbook and Bible Journaling" "✔ RUSTIC CHARM: Stunning Antique Tree Embossing on the front cover with a leather wrap around strap which effectively keeps your journal closed and also acts as a handy bookmark. Hand stitched Coptic leather binding which secures the pages firmly whilst adding to the vintage charm of our timeless journals. This old-fashioned character leather has an amazing smell!" "✔ TRY IT TODAY with the added security of our 365 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Makes an Awesome Anniversary Present for Her or Birthday Gift for Mom! Buying 2, 3 or 4? SAVE UP TO $8.00! SEE ALL OUR DISCOUNTS BELOW. Your purchase will also be helping children in Zambia in Africa, as we donate a percentage of our profits to Tehila, a Non-Profit organization that promotes the prevention of child cruelty" Get the journal at TREE OF LIFE LEATHER JOURNAL.

24. Waterman Expert Matte Black Rollerball Pen A high quality pen goes well with a savvy business woman, don't you think? Its cigar-shaped silhouette and fine material certainly suits an executive persona. "Rollerball pens unite the tradition of liquid ink with ultimate comfort and convenience." "Palladium-plated trim and ultra-contemporary matte black create a design that is intense, surprising, and elegant." "Fine tip produces vivid ink colors." "Clip with palladium finish" "Black ink" "Presented in a Waterman gift box Find it at Waterman Pen.

25. UNIWALKER Vintage Suitcase 3 Piece Luggage Set This vintage luggage set looks unique and refined. It's certainly a head turner, as is the woman who owns it. "Polyester lining" "Rose gold 3 password combined lock: will protect your suitcase." "Pink printing design with LOGO." "Outside pu leather. Partial waterproof and easy to clean. You could only use stupe to wash the outside. Don't worry about that it will be dirty." "Adaptive positioning pull rod: Featured high quality aviation aluminum,lightweight aluminum material makes it anti-compression ability and smooth lifting. Multi gear design can meet the needs of different groups of people." "360 Spinner wheels: High quality wheels with super sound-off,built in bearing which is elastic and wear-resisting." Find it at UNIWALKER VINTAGE SUITCASE.

We dedicate today's article to the young women who aim to become leaders in their industries.  We believe that, despite being few and in between, women are able to lead organizations in various industries.  We also believe that women must help each other and create a supportive community.  We provided the list of women CEOs below, and hope that they serve our readers the examples they need.

List of Women CEOs (January 2019 Edition)

Mary Barra

Mary Barra is the current chairman and Chief Executive Officer at the General Motors Company. She has been at the helm of GM since January 2014. Her leadership at General Motors has seen some major corporate improvements as the company has undertaken measures targeting aligning itself with the corporate call for a global reduction in carbon emissions. Other achievements under Marry Barra’s leadership at the GM include the inception of the autonomous vehicle development project.

Mary's career at the General Motors Company has seen her advance from being the executive vice president to serving as a senior vice president in charge of various global operations in product development and supply chain management. She has particularly been instrumental to the global growth of the General Motors Company. She is, therefore, an inspiration to upcoming female corporate leaders who target making a difference in the most challenging workplaces.

• Company site: https://www.gm.com/
• Her corporate profile: https://www.gm.com/our-company/leadership/corporate-officers.html
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-barra-29469712/

Marillyn Hewson

Marilynn Hewson is the current chairman, president, and Chief Executive Officer at the Lockheed Martin Corporation. She has been holding the position since January 2013 after rising through the ranks from Executive Vice President in charge of electronics systems to being the President and Chief Operating Officer in 2010 and 2012 respectively. Her career with Lockheed Martin spans the last 35 years when she joined the company as an industrial engineer, a career that few women dare to venture into. Among her accomplishes at the Lockheed Martin Company so far include overseeing the culture of innovation and problem-solving at the customer, national, and global level.

• Company site: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html
• Her corporate profile: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/leadership-governance/marillyn-hewson.html
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marillyn-hewson-24763179/

Safra Catz

Safra Catz currently serves of the Chief Executive Officer of the Oracle Corporation, a position she has been holding since 2014. She also serves in the company's Board of Directors. Safra has held various other high-ranking positions within the company since 1999 when she joined. Safra’s skills in corporate leadership and decision-making has seen her appointed to serve as Director at the Walt Disney Company and had held a similar previous position at the HSBC Holdings Plc.

As the Chief Executive Officer, she has overseen the strategic expansion of the company's partnership in providing technical solutions to businesses, governments, and individuals. Safra is, therefore, a major inspiration to women aspiring to make a difference in leadership and corporate management.

• Company site: https://www.oracle.com/index.html
• Her corporate profile: https://www.oracle.com/corporate/executives/catz/
• LinkedIn: Non-existent
• Bloomberg profile: https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=505784&privcapId=22247

Virginia Ginni Rometty

Virginia Rometty is IBM Company's current President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2012. In her position, she has overseen significant transformation and reinvention of the company to incorporate concepts relating to artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and cybersecurity. Her visionary leadership has seen IBM become one of the global strategic partners in the development of cutting-edge computer solutions that are making a huge difference today. She has also overseen the ushering in of a new era in data handling and processing. She is a true inspiration to upcoming women with ambitions of changing the world through visionary corporate leadership.

• Company site: https://www.ibm.com/us/en/?lnk=m
• Her corporate profile: https://www.ibm.com/ibm/ginni/
• LinkedIn: Non-existent
• Bloomberg profile: https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=23314014&privcapId=112350

Patricia Kampling

Patricia Kampling is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Alliant Energy Corporation. She joined the company in 2005 and served in various positions including as the Vice President in charge of Finance before transitioning to other roles including the Vice President in charge of Treasury, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer. She was promoted to the current CEO position in 2011 before being named as the company’s President in 2012. Her visionary leadership in the Alliant Energy Corporation has seen some major changes in customer service and development of innovative energy solutions. She is, therefore, a true inspiration to women leaders in the energy sector.

• Company site: https://www.alliantenergy.com/
• Her corporate profile: https://www.alliantenergy.com/AboutAlliantEnergy/OurLeadership/PatKampling
• LinkedIn: Non-existent
• Bloomberg profile: https://www.bloomberg.com/profiles/people/7411367-patricia-leonard-kampling

Gail K. Boudreaux

Gail Boudreaux is the current president and Chief Executive Officer at Anthem Inc. Anthem is a prominent Fortune 50 corporate in the health benefits service provision industry. Her leadership at Anthem has seen some major improvements in terms of increased revenue and extended reach to more customers. She has also previously served in other prestigious corporations including United Healthcare and Blue Cross in senior positions. She is currently one of the few prominent women in the healthcare benefits industry.

• Company site: https://www.antheminc.com/
• Her corporate profile:https://www.antheminc.com/AboutAnthemInc/Leadership/ExecutiveLeadership/PW_G324762.html
• LinkedIn: Non-existent
• Bloomberg profile: https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=2461533&privcapId=160077

Tricia Griffith

Tricia Griffith was appointed to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Progressive Corporation in July 2016. She joined the company in 1988 and has risen through the ranks, serving in various managerial positions in the claims division, the human resource department, and the finance sector. Tricia's visionary management in the company has seen significant improvements in terms of claims processing, customer management, and general service provision in the insurance sector.

The company has, under her leadership, grown to become one of the prominent players in the insurance industry in the automobile, property, and health divisions. In her over 30 years of service at the Progressive Corporation, she has served as a major inspiration to many upcoming women targeting making a difference in their workplaces.

• Company site: https://www.progressive.com/
• Her corporate profile: https://www.progressive.com/about/leadership/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-griffith-a2b153bb/

Barbara Rentler

Barbara Rentler has served as Ross Stores Inc’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors since June 2014. Prior her promotion to the current position, she served as the President and Chief Merchandising Officer and the Executive Vice President for the company. Since joining the company in 1986, Barbara has made significant contributions to the growth of Rose Stores to become one of the trusted textile and cosmetic products companies in the United States. She has, since appointment, steered the company into successful financial operations, leading to increased revenue, operating income, assets, and equity; a growth that few Chief Executive Officers ever achieve. Barbara is, therefore, a role model for many young women eyeing the beauty and cosmetics industry.

• Company site: https://www.rossstores.com/
• Her corporate profile: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=64847&p=irol-govBio&ID=39079
• LinkedIn: Non-existent
• Bloomberg profile: https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=1100608&privcapId=33926

Kathy Warden

Kathy Warden is the current Chief Executive Officer and President of the Northrop Grumman Corporation, a major player in the global aerospace and defense technology industry. She joined the Northrop Grumman Corporation in 2008 before which she had served in various managerial and leadership positions in the General Electric Company and the General Dynamics and Viridian Corporation. Her expertise in aerospace management has enabled her to oversee the development of various mission-critical systems and large-scale complex hardware and software items.

She has also forged good working relations and partnerships with government agencies such as NASA and other international bodies in the aerospace industry. Kathy has dared to venture in an industry that very few women dream of. Her successful career in the aerospace industry in senior managerial positions is a major inspiration for upcoming and aspiring women aerospace engineers and managers.

• Company site: http://www.northropgrumman.com/Pages/default.aspx
• Her corporate profile: http://www.northropgrumman.com/AboutUs/CompanyLeadership/Pages/Detail.aspx?itemId=0023&loc=%2F&rel=%2F&name=CorporateLeadership
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-warden-1044a522/

Indra Nooyi

Indra Nooyi is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the PepsiCo Company, a position she has served in since 2007. While at the helm of the second largest beverage company in the world, Indra Nooyi has focused on delivering sustainable growth in helping the company establish a global footprint and delivery of nutritious beverage products. Before becoming the Chief Executive Officer, Indra served in various other senior management capacities such as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President in charge of Corporate Strategy and Development. Her prowess in corporate management has seen the PepsiCo Company expand its emphasis on innovation and product development.

• Company site: https://www.pepsico.com/
• Her corporate profile: https://www.pepsico.com/about/leadership?deeplink_target=grid&deeplink_content=d79b61d7-9d58-48dd-a77c-7beaf35b3867
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indranooyi/

Margaret Keane

Margaret Keane serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Synchrony Financial Company. She is one of the few women in the world today serving the CEO of a major financial services company. Margaret has served in the top position since 2011. Under her leadership, Synchrony Financial has achieved significant growth in national and regional markets in partnership with other strategic industry players in the financial services sector. She has overseen the company's growth to the current position where it is the largest provider of private label credit cards in the US market. Margaret’s contribution to the financial management sector serves as an inspiration to upcoming women interested in the professional financial services industry.

• Company site: https://www.synchrony.com/
• Her corporate profile: https://investors.synchronyfinancial.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/margaret-keane.aspx
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keanemargaret/

Adena Friedman

Adena Friedman became the President of Nasdaq in January 2017. She also serves in the institution’s Board of Directors. With over 20 years of experience in strategic management, Adena brings on board valuable managerial skills essential to spearhead Nasdaq to become the second largest stock market globally. She joined the company in 1993 and has since served in various junior positions where she has risen through the ranks to senior managerial positions. She has also been instrumental to the growth of Nasdaq through the acquisition of the Boston and Philadelphia stock markets, OMX, and INET. Her role in the expansion of the Nasdaq through proper strategizing is a great motivation to many other women who aspire to venture into the stocks exchange sector.

• Company site: https://business.nasdaq.com/
• Her corporate profile: https://business.nasdaq.com/discover/nasdaq-leadership/adena-friedman/index.html
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adenatfriedman

Conclusion

The above list of prominent women CEOs is derived from virtually every possible industry in the market. From the financial industry to the food, manufacturing, cosmetics, and aerospace industries, these CEOs have proven that women can deliver professional results. The incredible contributions that these women have made in their areas of investment are a testament to the concept of women empowerment. Their successful managerial skills have not only positively steered their companies but also inspired upcoming women with managerial aspirations.   

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