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50 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN 2007

The Power 50

Business has its ups and downs, and so, naturally, do women in business. (Bye-bye, Martha!) But the story of this list is one of achievement: The credentials of these women, including the 13 newcomers, are the strongest yet.

By Katie Benner, Eugenia Levenson, and Rupali Arora

30 of 50

30. Abigail Johnson

President, Fidelity Employer Services
Fidelity

2006 rank: 18
Age: 45

Questions about her health and Fidelity's well-being have thrown into doubt the idea that Johnson will lead the $12.9 billion mutual fund giant someday. A number of executives have quit this year, including key players within her unit, which dominates the 401(k) market. But Johnson is still a major shareholder - and CEO Ned Johnson's daughter.

Susan Desmond-Hellmann

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