Our nation has officially been in a recession for roughly a year–one already characterized as the most brutal in decades. At press time, 10 million Americans were out of work–6.1% of whites, 11.2% of blacks. Moreover, the financial services and automotive sectors, to name two industries, require billions in taxpayer dollars to stay afloat. Yet in this midst of this strained economy, Black Enterprise has decided to spotlight the extraordinary achievements of a cadre of top professionals–our 100 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America. During these times, we saw fit to identify such talent because it will be their individual and collective leadership and intellect that will help preserve, expand, and transform global business for years to come. "Delivering in good times is critical,†offers Adriane Brown, president and CEO of Honeywell Transportation Systems, "but the true test is how you lead when market conditions are changing rapidly.†The altered landscape will undoubtedly force a new set of strategies for productivity. As author Scott McKain outlines in his new book, The Collapse of Distinction: Creating Differentiation in a Cluttered Marketplace (Thomas Nelson; $24.99), the challenge won't be how to build a better mousetrap, but knowing whether you need the apparatus at all. "As companies strive for greater efficiency, they will begin eliminating roles, organizational layers, and shifting supplier relationships,†explains Joe Watson, management consultant and author of Without Excuses: Unleash the Power of Diversity to Build Your Business (St. Martin's Press; $24.95). "This will translate into fewer opportunities to lead/manage within a company.†Watson says such scarcity will dramatically increase competition not only in the marketplace but the workplace as well. "The ability to manage conflict within the ‘scarcity economy' will be the skill set that sets apart those who thrive versus those who are fighting to survive.†With these changing dynamics–and despite the fact that some believe the Obama presidency will level the playing field–black executives will continue to contend with fierce political battles and, in some cases, deal with the same issues of racism. But Watson believes every challenge brings opportunities. "The key is to deliver the results. In a downturn as severe as our current one, the company will not care what color or gender you are,†he says. "The sole corporate interest will be in your ability to drive results and exceed expectations.†Indeed, managing through challenging times will shape new models for success–and the men and women on the following pages are best positioned to lead the way. –Additional reporting by Brittany Hutson (continued on Page 2)SELECTION CRITERIA Each candidate was selected from among the highest ranking executives within his or her corporation, managing national and global businesses. These men and women are CEOs, CFOs, COOs, or heads of major divisions that significantly contribute to their company's revenues, or officers or members of their company's executive committees. Other titles may include president, general manager, executive vice president, senior vice president, or another top-ranking position with significant management responsibility and budget authority. Executives holding the position of general counsel were not considered. Each executive holds a senior management position with one of the top 1,000 publicly traded companies or an international corporation with gross revenues of at least $1 billion. Each of the executives has revenue-generating or operating responsibilities, or holds a position critical to product development and the bottom line. None of the top executives has primary responsibility for staff functions in areas such as public affairs, community affairs, or diversity. Each has had significant influence in his or her company and industry. HOW WE IDENTIFY THE MOST POWERFUL EXECUTIVES Chief Executive Officers/Largest publicly traded companies and international corporations Chief Executive Officers/Major divisions Top Executives CHIEF EXECUTIVES KENNETH I. CHENAULT Chairman & CEO American Express Power Move: Chenault leads executive management teams, including the Asset Management Group, Asset Management International, and the portfolio management group. In 2004 Chenault oversaw an agreement with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China to issue Amex credit cards in China. STEVEN A. DAVIS Chairman & CEO Bob Evans Farms Inc. Power Move: Davis oversees Bob Evans Farms Inc., a publicly held restaurant and food products company with sales of approximately $1.5 billion. He reversed a three-year trend of negative same-store sales at the restaurants with two consecutive years of positive comp-store growth. JAMES H. DEGRAFFENREIDT JR. Chairman & CEO of WGL Holdings Inc. Washington Gas Power Move: DeGraffenreidt is responsible for the performance of Washington Gas, serving more than 1 million customers. During his 20 years, he has helped transform it into a winner in an industry that has experienced dramatic changes. ROGER W. FERGUSON JR. President & CEO TIAA-CREF Power Move: Ferguson oversees the retirement system for 3.4 million employees of more than 15,000 institutions that have more than $435 billion in assets under management. (Continued on Page 3) GARY MCCULLOUGH President & CEO Career Education Corp. Power Move: McCul-lough has led CEC through substantial challenges, focusing on building a foundation for growth through improved organizational effectiveness and efficiency. He and his executive leadership team have addressed structural issues that impeded short-term financial performance. RODNEY O'NEAL CEO & President Delphi Corp. Power Move: With the exception of the executive chairman, all seven divisions of Delphi, one of the world's largest makers of auto parts, report to O'Neal. A 17-year veteran at Delphi, O'Neal is responsible for all Delphi operating units, its three regional operations, Sales & Marketing, Global Purchasing, and Logistics. He also oversees the Delphi Strategy Board. O'Neal also directed the implementation of Delphi's key transformation tenets in 2006, which included these key areas: modifying the company's labor agreements and concluding negotiations, streamlining Delphi's product portfolio, transforming the salaried workforce, and devising a workable solution to the company's pension funding situation. CLARENCE OTIS JR. Chairman & CEO Darden Restaurants Power Move: Otis maintains a strong values-based culture, developing corporate strategy and driving its execution; strengthening enterprise leadership; building and deploying organizational resources; ensuring industry-leading consumer and workforce insight capabilities; and capturing new business growth opportunities. JOHN W. THOMPSON Chairman & CEO Symantec Corp. Power Move: Under Thompson's leadership, Symantec has grown from a small consumer software publisher to a global leader in providing security, storage, and systems management solutions to help businesses and consumers secure and manage their information. RONALD WILLIAMS Chairman & CEO Aetna Power Move: Under Williams' leadership, Aetna has sought to make a positive impact on healthcare in America. Since joining Aetna, Williams has focused on creating innovation in the industry, especially through information technology, and bringing new levels of transparency to the healthcare system. DIVISION CHIEF EXECUTIVES ADRIANE M. BROWN President & CEO, Honeywell Transportation Systems Honeywell International Power Move: Brown believes the true test of leadership is how you lead when market conditions are rapidly changing. "We know that 2009 will continue to be challenging,†she says. Brown is focused on driving results by creating an environment where employees can thrive. She believes treating people with dignity encourages them to step outside their comfort zone. Under Brown's guidance for four years, her division has annual revenues of $4.5 billion. (Continued on Page 4) CRAIG ARNOLD CEO, Fluid Power Group Eaton Corp. Power Move: Arnold is responsible for Eaton's hydraulics, aerospace, filtration, and general products businAesses. He also serves as a member of the corporation's Office of the COO, with responsibility for the Asia-Pacific region. Arnold has global experience in management, e-business, and marketing. FRANK M. CLARK Chairman & CEO, ComEd Exelon Power Move: Clark oversees ComEd, the largest electric utility in Illinois and a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corp. He is responsible for ComEd's $2 billion combined operating, maintenance, and capital budgets. JOHN J. HARRIS Executive VP, Chairman & CEO, Nestlé Waters Nestlé Power Move: Harris oversees 32,000 employees and operates with $8.9 billion in sales. He oversees acquisitions, new products, international partnerships, and product expansion into places such as China, the Middle East, and Africa. DEAN SEAVERS President & CEO, GE Security General Electric Power Move: Seavers manages all aspects of GE Security worldwide including profit and loss, growth, and business development. Seavers has overseen more than 24 acquisitions in his position with GE Security, a supplier of security and life safety technologies with operations in more than 35 countries. DMITRI STOCKTON President & CEO, Central & Eastern European Strategic Business, GE Money General Electric Power Move: Stockton oversees all international banks and bank joint ventures for GE Capital. As of 2007, Stockton has grown net income for the unit from $225 million to $944 million. JAMES E. SWEETNAM CEO, Truck Group Eaton Corp. Power Move: Sweetnam has corporate-wide responsibility for Eaton's operations in South America and for the Quality Institute and the Business Excellence Program. Sweetnam also serves as a member of Eaton's Office of the COO. KEVIN WARREN Chairman, President & CEO, Xerox Canada Xerox Power Move: Warren is responsible for the business operations of Xerox Canada, including Human Resources, Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales. He most recently led the successful integration of the $1.5 billion purchase of Global Imaging Systems into Xerox from April through December 2007. RODERICK K. WEST President & CEO, Entergy New Orleans Entergy Power Move: West oversees the largest gas system rebuild in the history of the industry, with the replacement of more than 844 miles of pipelines damaged by Hurricane Katrina.In 2008, West implemented something almost unheard of in the utility industry–a temporary 6% electric rate decrease. RAYFORD WILKINS JR. CEO, Diversified Businesses At&T Power Move: Wilkins oversees Advertising and Publishing, Operating Services, International Investments, Sterling Commerce, and Customer Information Services. He also has oversight of Yellowpages.com L.L.C. (Continued on Page 5) LLOYD YATES President & CEO, Progress Energy Carolinas Progress Energy Power Move: Yates oversees all aspects of the Carolinas delivery operations, including distribution and customer service, transmission, and products and services. He previously served as Senior Vice President, PEC, where he was responsible for managing the four regional vice presidents in the PEC organization. TOP EXECUTIVES RODNEY ADKINS Senior VP, Development & Manufacturing, IBM Systems & Technology Group IBM Power Move: Adkins directs IBM's global server and storage systems hardware and software development and leads the microelectronics business, including technology development and semiconductor process and manufacturing operations for specific integrated circuits. QUINCY ALLEN Corporate VP & President, Production Systems Group Xerox Power Move: Allen is responsible for Xerox's $5 billion global production business and directs Xerox's efforts to leverage the complementary power of digital printing in the offset printing market, targeting key areas such as just-in-time printing, customized printing, and on-demand publishing. PAGET L. ALVES President, Sales & Distribution Sprint Nextel Power Move: Alves is accountable for all of Sprint's sales and distribution operations, including the consumer, general business, enterprise and public sector sales segments, and all direct and indirect channels. Furthermore, he oversees services and consulting and the development of strategic alliances. CLAIRE BABINEAUX-FONTENOT Senior VP & Chief Tax Officer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Power Move: Babineaux-Fontenot is responsible for the global tax function. Her team must ensure compliance with the tax laws of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, China, Japan, and the U.K. WENDEL BARR Executive VP & COO Covance Power Move: Barr is responsible for worldwide business units, including Early Development and Commercialization Services. His achievements include introducing Covance to Six Sigma and the construction of a state-of-the-art lab in Arizona. JAMES A. BELL Executive VP, Corporate President & CFO The Boeing Co. Power Move: A 36-year Boeing veteran, Bell is a seasoned executive at the world's largest aerospace company. His expertise in business performance and strategic growth helped him serve as interim president and CEO in 2005. Today as chief financial officer, Bell is responsible for the overall financial management of Boeing, its financial reporting and transparency, and for multiple corporate functions including controller, treasury, investor relations, long-range planning, and corporate and strategic development. He also oversees two key Boeing businesses: Boeing Capital Corp. and Boeing Shared Services, a multibillion-dollar business unit that provides internal services across the company's global enterprise. (Continued on Page 6) Y. MARC BELTON Executive VP, Worldwide Health, Brand & New Business Development General Mills Power Move: Belton is responsible for global marketing functions and leads the company's strategic health and wellness initiatives. He also oversees the company's emerging new businesses. TONY K. BROWN Group VP, Global Purchasing Ford Motor Co. Power Move: Brown is responsible for more than $90 billion of production and nonproduction procurement for all seven Ford brands. In 2005, Brown initiated Ford's Aligned Business Framework–long-term agreements with select suppliers to create a stronger, sustainable business model. Glynis Bryan Principal Financial Officer & CFO Insight Enterprises Power Move: Insight Enterprises appointed Bryan as chief operating officer effective Dec. 17, 2007. Her duties include financial strategy, accounting, treasury, tax, and investor communications. Previously, she served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Swift Transportation Co. URSULA M. BURNS President Xerox Power Move: Burns oversees research, development, engineering, marketing, and manufacturing. She also manages Global Accounts, Information Management, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources and Ethics, and Marketing Operations. Burns created the broadest portfolio in Xerox's history, launching more than 100 products in three years. ERIC BUTLER VP & General Manager, Industrial Products Union Pacific Power Move: Butler manages the Industrial Products Group, which includes commodities such as lumber, paper, steel, and aggregates, and yielded revenues of $3.2 billion in 2007. He oversaw the research that led to the partnership between Union Pacific and the American Wind Energy Association. PAMELA CARTER President, Cummins Distribution Unit Cummins Power Move: Carter leads one of the four major business units at Cummins. She is the first woman to assume this responsibility. When she was president of Cummins' filtration business from 2005 to 2008, she was the only woman running such a business in that particular industry. SAMUEL COMBS III President, Oneok Distribution Cos. ONEOK Power Move: Combs oversees the operations of ONEOK's three natural gas utilities–Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service, and Texas Gas Service. He has held various engineering, marketing, and management positions, including president of Oklahoma Natural. EDITH COOPER Managing Director & Global Head, Human Capital Management Goldman Sachs Group Power Move: Cooper serves on the Goldman Sachs' management and partnership committees. She also manages a division of more than 600 people globally. VICTOR L. CRAWFORD Senior VP, Worldwide Operations & System Transformation The Pepsi Bottling Group Power Move: Crawford oversees Pepsi Bottling Group's market strategy, manufacturing and warehouse operations, global revenue management, and information technology. He has enabled the group to operate with more efficiency and environmental responsibility. (Continued on Page 7) GLADYS DeCLOUET Senior VP, North American Co. Operations Burger King Corp. Power Move: With a strong operations and finance background, DeClouet, who began her career at British Petroleum, believes in a strategy she calls "the service-profit chain,†which focuses on increased profitability through effective leadership. "If we take care of our people, they will do a much better job of taking care of our guests. And they will come back, which will result in higher sales and profits for us.†In her current post for less than a year, DeClouet is responsible for all operations and the profitability of the company-owned restaurants in the United States and Canada. H. JAMES DALLAS Senior VP, Quality & Operations Medtronic Power Move: Dallas executes cross-business initiatives that maximize Medtronic's global operating leverage. In his role as senior vice president and chief information officer, Dallas led the IT organization and developed and implemented information technology strategies on a global basis. CAROL ANTHONY (JOHN) DAVIDSON Senior VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Tyco International Ltd. Power Move: Davidson is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting policy across Tyco's global operations. Davidson played a key leadership role by planning and executing the spin-off of Tyco's healthcare and electronics businesses, which were completed in June 2007. PRESTON A. DAVIS President, Broadcast Operations & Engineering Disney-ABC Television Group Power Move: Davis' department provides personnel and technical support for the Entertainment, News, and Sports divisions of ABC. Davis is overseeing ABC's transition from analog to digital, including the recent launch of the network's high-definition broadcasts. WILLIE A. DEESE Executive VP & President, Merck Manufacturing Division Merck Power Move: Deese is responsible for Merck's manufacturing operations, global procurement, and operational excellence. He serves as a member of Merck's Management Committee and has helped Merck dramatically reduce its cost of goods, materials, and services. LORI DICKERSON Fouché President, Commercial Insurance, Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. Allianz Power Move: Dickerson Fouché is responsible for the profit and growth of the business. She leads underwriting, product management, sales and marketing, finance, claims, and operations to provide a superior customer experience. ROBERT L. DIXON Senior VP & Global Chief Information Officer PepsiCo Power Move: Dixon is responsible for directing the global IT and Enterprise Business Transformation organizations. He is at the helm of a major PepsiCo business transformation initiative and has positioned the organization to be the capability engine for PepsiCo. (Continued on Page 8) MONTE FORD Senior VP & Chief Information Officer, American Airlines AMR Corp. Power Move: Ford has broad executive responsibility for AMR's Information Technology Services, including Information Systems, Customer Technology, Decision Science, Operations Research, and Websites such as AA.com. BENNIE FOWLER Group VP, Global Quality Ford Motor Co. Power Move: Fowler is responsible for driving quality processes and discipline throughout the design and production. He is also responsible for new model launches in North America and ensuring alignment with product development. Fowler was instrumental in launching lean manufacturing initiatives. KEN FRAZIER Executive VP & President, Global Human Health Merck Power Move: Frazier oversees more than 30,000 employees and has direct responsibility for Merck's marketing and sales worldwide. Under his leadership, Merck prepares, launches, and markets new products to maximize long-term potential. LINDA GOODEN Executive VP, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services Lockheed Martin Power Move: Under Gooden's leadership, IS&GS provides its federal customers with IT solutions, energy and homeland security support, business process services, and global peacekeeping. KIM GOODMAN Executive VP, Merchant Services, North America American Express Power Move: Goodman leads efforts to penetrate industries new to plastic acceptance and to enhance merchant satisfaction. She is responsible for merchant relationships in the U.S. and Canada. MIRIAN M. GRADDICK-WEIR Executive VP, Global Human Resources Merck Power Move: Graddick-Weir is responsible for global strategy, programs, and resources to support Merck's human resources objectives, including the fostering of a high performance organization. Graddick-Weir has led the re-engineering of the HR function through the introduction of a new operating model. GEORGE HAMILTON President, Dow Coating Solutions Dow Chemical Power Move: Hamilton is responsible for the profit and loss, global business strategy, and organizational health of Dow Coating Solutions. He also leads the Dow Coatings leadership team. MICHAEL HAMILTON Senior VP, Equipment Solutions & Operational, AT&T Global Business Services AT&T Power Move: Hamilton is responsible for a portfolio of business equipment and services generating approximately $2 billion in revenues annually. His team is responsible for the engineering, pricing, and ordering of all equipment. DARRYL B. HAZEL Senior VP, Ford Motor Co. & President, Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Co. Power Move: Hazel is responsible for customer service, parts sales, and distribution and logistics in North America and for vehicle service and technical support operations. He was previously vice president of marketing at Ford and was responsible for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury marketing. BRIDGETTE HELLER Global President, Baby Care Johnson & Johnson Power Move: Heller oversees Johnson & Johnson's $2 billion baby business and the BabyCenter.com brand. Global growth has averaged more than 8% over the last two years. Heller's team has launched new products and BabyCenter.com has expanded to more than 10 markets around the globe. WAYNE M. HEWETT VP, GE Supply Chain & Operations General Electric Power Move: Hewett leads the operations council and has held various leadership roles including president of GE Plastics Pacific and president and CEO of GE Toshiba Silicones. Hewett is a 22-year GE veteran and has received the chairman's award for globalization. (Continued on Page 9) J. PHILLIP HOLLOMAN President & COO Cintas Power Move: Holloman oversees the company's $3 billion rental division, global accounts and strategic markets, direct sales catalog, as well as the global supply chain. As vice president of distribution/production planning, Holloman transformed the division from $8 million in the red to $3 million in the black. DOUGLAS HOLLOWAY President, NBC Network Distribution Partnerships and Affiliate Marketing General Electric Power Move: Holloway is responsible for NBC's relations with its 233 affiliate stations and has executive oversight of the NBC affiliate marketing group. JESSICA ISAACS Senior VP, Field Operations & Global Reinsurance, Personal Lines Division American International Group Power Move: Isaacs has global responsibility for AIG's personal lines business operations as well as responsibility for all reinsurance negotiations and treaty placements. WILBERT JAMES JR. President, TABC Inc. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Power Move: James has operational control over Toyota's first U.S. manufacturing operations, which began in 1972. TABC Inc. makes component stamped parts, steering columns, catalytic converters, coated substrates, and after-market truck bed components for Toyota vehicles. ALAN JOHNSON Chief Auditor Unilever Power Move: Johnson has assumed various management positions: vice president, finance of the global ice cream and frozen foods business group in the Netherlands; senior vice president, finance, home and personal care Europe business group in Belgium; and senior vice president, finance of the personal products Europe business group in France. ERIC JOHNSON President, 40-86 Advisors Inc. Conseco Power Move: Johnson develops and implements investment policies, strategies, and programs for the company's $24 billion investment portfolio. Johnson also establishes guidelines and limits on various investments, supervises investment professionals, and develops investment performance objectives. ELLIOTT LYONS President, Commercial Vehicle Products Leggett & Platt Power Move: Lyons oversees the commercial vehicle products group, which delivers approximately 4% of the company's sales. It has operations in Canada, Mexico, and throughout the U.S. Lyons also developed and implemented growth strategy to profitably double revenue of the business by the end of 2010. (Continued on Page 10) VINCENT S. LYONS VP, Engineering & Product Development & President, Machinery & Technology Group Leggett & Platt Power Move: Lyons is responsible for leading product and technology development. He developed and implemented WIN 70/30 innovation strategy for the corporation and increased sales from $189 million in 2006 to $203 million in 2007. MARK MASON CFO & Head of Strategy and M&A, Citi Global Wealth Management Citigroup Power Move: Mason is responsible for all aspects of financial management, balance sheet management, accounting and control, planning and analysis, business process re-engineering and strategy, including divestitures and acquisitions. GREGORY E. MCDANIEL Group President, Crop Protection Chemtura Corp. Power Move: McDaniel is responsible for leading all of the crop protection business efforts relating to sales, marketing, technology, business development, and strategy on a global basis for the $3.7 billion specialty chemicals company. RAYMOND MCGUIRE Co-Head, Global Investment Banking, Institutional Clients Group Citigroup Power Move: McGuire is responsible for managing the coverage of global industries and clients and executing strategic transactions. He advised transactions valued at more than $125 billion, including representing Time Warner in its separation of Time Warner Cable. GLENDA MCNEAL Senior VP & General Manager, Retail and Emerging Industries, Establishment Services North America American Express Power Move: McNeal is responsible for managing and growing American Express' strategic relationships with its largest retail merchants. She leads the group in the creation of partner programs that help key accounts increase customer spending. LAWRENCE MCRAE Senior VP, Strategy and Corporate Development Corning Power Move: McRae is responsible for all acquisitions and divestitures, along with new joint ventures. In 2006, McRae worked on the acquisition of a fiber partner in China; through the acquisition, Corning added more than 100 employees and completed an important part of its fiber division's strategy. RANDOLPH MELVILLE Senior VP, Sales, Frito-Lay North America PepsiCo Power Move: Melville spearheads customer strategies that ensure that service and execution remain priorities. He has 11 years of sales experience at Frito-Lay and PepsiCo. His leadership style landed him a Leadership Excellence Award by the U.S. Naval Academy and Harvard Business Review in 2007. WILLIAM MOORE President, MetLife Auto & Home MetLife Power Move: Moore oversees MetLife Auto and Home's operations, including all property and casualty products: home, condominium, boat, and personal excess liability insurance. He played a key role in growing MetLife's sales force, increasing agent productivity, and improving distribution profitability. (Continued on Page 11) HAROLD MORRISON JR. Executive VP & Chief Global Field Officer Chubb Corp. Power Move: Morrison is in charge of the company's U.S. and international field operations. In the past year, Morrison successfully restructured the U.S. field organization to better utilize resources and to increase the efficiency of the operations. COLBERT NARCISSE COO, Americas Investment Banking Merrill Lynch Power Move: Narcisse manages competitor analysis, human resources, risk controls and expense, compliance, and real estate. He is responsible for increasing the firm's competitive positioning and market share, as well as banker productivity assessment, client planning, and segmentation. KIM NELSON VP & President, Snacks Unlimited General Mills Power Move: As president of General Mills Snacks Unlimited Division, Nelson is responsible for the profitable growth of some of America's favorite snack brands. Nelson's portfolio of businesses contributes $1.1 billion in reported net sales to General Mills. FELICIA NORWOOD President & COO, ActiveHealth Management Inc. Aetna Power Move: norwood manages all of the day-to-day operations of ActiveHealth Management–a wholly owned subsidiary of Aetna–including sales, account management, IT, clinical operations, finance, marketing, communications, product management, data analytics, and human resources. VICKI R. PALMER Executive VP, Financial Services & Administration Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Power Move: Palmer is responsible for overseeing the management of Coca-Cola Enterprises' $9 billion multicurrency debt portfolio, its $5 billion pension and 401(k) plan investments, internal audit, risk management, diversity, the ombuds office, and corporate affairs. HERBERT K. PARKER Chief Financial Officer Harman International Parker is a member of this $4 billion company's Group Executive Committee, with responsibility for directing all finance and accounting functions. This includes financial planning and forecasting, P&L reporting, auditing, treasury, and investor relations functions. CHARLES E. PHILLIPS JR. President Oracle Corp. Power Move: Phillips is responsible for Oracle's corporate strategy and global field operations, including consulting, marketing, sales, alliances and channels, and customer programs. Under his leadership, Oracle has acquired more than nine companies. CECIL PICKETT, M.D. President, Research & Development Biogen Idec Power Move: Pickett oversees every step of Biogen Idec's research in neurology, rheumatology, and cardiovascular areas and manages every step from initial testing and development to clinical trials and FDA applications. (Continued on Page 12) RONALD M. PIRTLE President, Delphi Powertrain Systems, President, Delphi Europe, Middle East & Africa & VP, Delphi Corp. Delphi Corp. Power Move: Pirtle has responsibilities for the Middle East and Africa regions in his role as president of Delphi Europe. He's a member of the Delphi Strategy Board, the company's top policy-making group. DERICA W. RICE VP & CFO Lilly Power Move: During his 19-year tenure at Lilly, Rice has been praised for his leadership skills, having served as general manager for Lilly's United Kingdom affiliate as well as executive director and chief financial officer for European operations. His international experience has greatly shaped his leadership style. "It's helped to develop the versatility that's necessary–being able to deal with different business practices and different expectations,†he explains. In his current position for three years, Rice is a member of the company's executive team and operations committee. He manages the company's Global Financial Operations, signing off on all financial reporting internal controls. CATHY D. ROSS Senior VP & CFO FedEx Express Power Move: Ross manages more than 2,000 finance professionals throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Middle East, Canada, and Latin America. She oversees the worldwide financial affairs of FedEx Express, including strategic and financial planning and analysis, reporting, and forecasting. DEBRA A. SANDLER Worldwide President, McNeil Nutritionals L.L.C. Johnson & Johnson Power Move: Sandler is responsible for the highly successful consumer launch of Splenda in the U.S. She developed the marketing strategies to drive both the consumer and ingredient product lines in core markets. Sandler's efforts have tuned Splenda into the No. 1 selling sugar substitute in the U.S. BERTRAM L. SCOTT Executive VP & Chief Institutional Development & Sales Officer TIAA-CREF Power Move: Scott oversees business development, sales, and marketing to current and prospective clients, retirement plan sponsors, benefit consultants, and other institutional audiences. Scott has extensive experience in all aspects of pensions, sales, and strategy. EARL SHIPP President, Basic Chemicals Dow Chemical Power Move: Shipp serves on the Business Operations Committee and leads a group of six chemical businesses. He has held various leadership positions, including vice president and site director of Dow's Louisiana Operations and Global Operations director of the Propylene Oxide/Propylene Glycols business. ADAM STANLEY Global Chief Technology Officer Aon Power Move: Stanley provides oversight for all infrastructures, Middleware and Core Utility Technology at Aon. He manages more than 50% of the annual IT budget through his six regional teams–Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, United Kingdom, and United States. (Continued on Page 13) SHELLEY STEWART JR. Senior VP, Operational Excellence & Chief Procurment Officer Tyco International Ltd. Power Move: Stewart leads Tyco's Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Information Technology, Working Capital, Real Estate, and Strategic Sourcing Initiatives across the company. DENIS SUGGS President, Belden Americas Division Belden Corp. Power Move: Among Suggs' responsibilities are all aspects of management within the division including sales, marketing, R&D, and manufacturing. Since joining Belden, Suggs has contributed to Belden's launch of several new wire and cable products. DONALD THOMPSON President, McDonald's USA McDonald's Power Move: Thompson is responsible for strategic direction and overall business results of 13,845 restaurants in the U.S. Previously, Thompson led the crucial reorganization of the U.S. business, now in its fourth year of positive growth. MATTHEW THORNTON III Senior VP, U.S. Operations FedEx Express Power Move: Thornton directs all strategic planning operations, sales, marketing, and engineering for the integrated network of FedEx Express Ground, Freight, Line-haul, and Ramp operations in the U.S. He plays a key role in achieving the company's goal of increasing the U.S. export segment of FedEx. ROLAND THORNTON Executive VP, Wholesale Markets Qwest Communications Power Move: Thornton is responsible for sales, service, carrier relations, and operations for Qwest's wholesale business. Thornton is accountable for the profit and loss for one of Qwest's three business units; his responsibilities include annual revenue of more than $3.2 billion. MICHAEL A. TODMAN President, Whirlpool North America Whirlpool Power Move: Todman oversees the company's North America Region, which includes about 20,000 people. Todman has held a range of roles within Whirlpool, including senior vice president of Sales and Marketing and vice president of Sears Sales and Marketing, Whirlpool North America. SHERICE TORRES Senior VP, Global Home Entertainment, Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products Viacom Power Move: Torres oversees home entertainment for MTV Network's core brands: Nickelodeon; Nick Jr.; Comedy Central; Spike TV; Nick at Nite; and TV Land in the U.S., Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, and Australia. TRACEY T. TRAVIS Senior VP, Finance & CFO Polo Ralph Lauren Power Move: Travis is responsible for corporate finance worldwide, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, and business development. She is also responsible for investor relations and IT. REED V. TUCKSON Executive VP & Chief of Medical Affairs UnitedHealth Group Power Move: As a physician first, Tuckson focuses on the continuum of social, environmental, and medical challenges his patients and customers face daily. "Success for me as an individual, and as a corporate executive, depends on my ability to work with colleagues to translate ideas into cost-effective health solutions.†For the last two years, Tuckson has overseen the clinically related programs of UnitedHealth Groups' seven operating businesses and has oversight for the work of more than 10,000 clinical personnel. Tuckson plans to improve the quality and efficiency of health services in 2009 by working to "assist in the early identification of illness, and support physicians to provide quality care.†(Continued on Page 14) JESSE TYSON Director, Global Aviation ExxonMobil Power Move: Tyson manages the largest jet fuel business in the world. His scope includes marketing, operations, planning, and overall business strategy. Tyson has 1,000 employees and manages ExxonMobil or affiliates' involvement in 250 joint ventures with a $500 million operating budget. JEFFREY J. WEAVER Executive VP & Group Head, Credit Portfolio Management KeyCorp Power Move: Weaver develops and implements economic capital optimization strategies for KeyCorp's $50 billion wholesale credit portfolio. He identifies transactions that reduce default risk and enhance returns. EDWARD T. WELBURN JR. VP, Global Design General Motors Power Move: Welburn is responsible for the design development of all GM cars and trucks. He heads a team of more than 1,400 operating in 11 design centers in eight countries around the world. He became the sixth design leader in GM history in 2003. MARY BETH WEST Executive VP & Chief Marketing Officer Kraft Foods Inc. Power Move: West is responsible for consumer insights and strategy, integrated marketing communications, consumer services, sustainability, and the Tassimo business internationally. ANRÉ WILLIAMS President, Global Commercial Card Group American Express Power Move: Williams has overall responsibility for the division that markets American Express Corporate Card, Corporate Purchasing Solutions, and other payment products to large and mid-sized corporations. He leads a team of 2,500 employees around the globe. KATHLEEN WILSON-THOMPSON Senior VP, Global Human Resources Kellogg Power Move: A member of Kellogg's global leadership team, Wilson-Thompson drives a number of projects critical to the company's long-term success such as enhancing its Global Human Resources strategy, or "people strategy,†which strengthens the way Kellogg as a company approaches recruiting, retaining, and developing their employees. Wilson-Thompson is also undertaking an initiative to redesign the processes and information systems used to manage all of Kellogg's people needs. JIM WINESTOCK Senior VP, Operations UPS Power Move: Winestock is responsible for all U.S. operations, which includes the pick up and delivery of more than 15.8 million packages each day and 358,000 employees. Winestock has served as district manager for Northeast Texas and Missouri and as vice president and region manager in the Midwest and the North Central regions. ALFRED W. ZOLLAR General Manager, IBM Tivoli Software IBM Power Move: Zollar is responsible for the strategic direction and ongoing operations for the Tivoli software brand. He has held several high-level positions within IBM, including senior management positions in every IBM Software Group Division.