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TODAY, KATHARINE VINER was appointed editor-in-chief of The Guardian.
Viner, who previously served as deputy editor of The Guardian and editor-in-chief of Guardian US, becomes the first female editor of the newspaper in its 194-year history.
The appointment has generated much excitement.
Oh my god @KathViner, making history as first female Editor if the Guardian. I am so so proud of you.
With that in mind, we decided to take a look at eight other women at the top of their games right now.
1. Carolyn McCall, CEO of Easyjet
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Lionel Cironneau
Frequently cited as one of the most powerful women in Great Britain, Carolyn McCall was appointed CEO of easyJet in 2010 and has been, ahem, flying high ever since. (So sorry.)
Want to get a feel for how deadly she is? Listen to her episode of Desert Island Discs.
2. Janet Yellen, head of the Federal Reserve
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AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images
Janet Yellen is basically one of the most powerful people in the world. The Brooklyn-born economist is the Chair of the Federal Reserve, the first to hold the position.
How many women have directed a film that has earned over $1 billion? 1.
Meet Jennifer Lee.
Lee, who previously co-wrote Wreck-It Ralph, co-directed and wrote Frozen and is on board to direct Frozen 2. She also holds the distinction of being the first female director of any Walt Disney film.
Champ.
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4. Megan Ellison, founder of Annapurna Pictures
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AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images
We all have producing wunderkind Megan Ellison to thank for some of the best films of recent years – Her, Foxcatcher, American Hustle, Zero Dark Thirty, The Master, True Grit.
The slightly reclusive 28-year-old formed Annapurna Pictures in 2011 and has quickly ascended the Hollywood ranks to become one of the most powerful producers in the industry.
Not bad going for 28, eh?
5. Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo
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AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images
Who is Indra Nooyi? Oh, just the head of the second-largest food and beverage company in the world and responsible for helping bring Pepsi/Doritos/7Up/Walkers to your belly.
No biggy.
6. Ursula Burns, CEO of Xerox
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AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images
When she was appointed to the head of Xerox, which earned $26 billion in 2014, Burns became the first African-American female CEO to head a Fortune 500 company.
She’s also mates with Obama and serves on the President’s Exports Council.
It’s not every day that you discover a star, but that’s exactly what MCD’s Caroline Downey did when she spotted Hozier performing in her daughter’s school.
Since then, she has nurtured the Bray native and helped him become of the world’s biggest acts.
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8 powerful women who are at the top of their game right now
TODAY, KATHARINE VINER was appointed editor-in-chief of The Guardian.
Viner, who previously served as deputy editor of The Guardian and editor-in-chief of Guardian US, becomes the first female editor of the newspaper in its 194-year history.
The appointment has generated much excitement.
With that in mind, we decided to take a look at eight other women at the top of their games right now.
1. Carolyn McCall, CEO of Easyjet
Frequently cited as one of the most powerful women in Great Britain, Carolyn McCall was appointed CEO of easyJet in 2010 and has been, ahem, flying high ever since. (So sorry.)
Want to get a feel for how deadly she is? Listen to her episode of Desert Island Discs.
2. Janet Yellen, head of the Federal Reserve
Janet Yellen is basically one of the most powerful people in the world. The Brooklyn-born economist is the Chair of the Federal Reserve, the first to hold the position.
She also has a beautiful accent.
3. Jennifer Lee, director of Frozen
How many women have directed a film that has earned over $1 billion? 1.
Meet Jennifer Lee.
Lee, who previously co-wrote Wreck-It Ralph, co-directed and wrote Frozen and is on board to direct Frozen 2. She also holds the distinction of being the first female director of any Walt Disney film.
Champ.
4. Megan Ellison, founder of Annapurna Pictures
We all have producing wunderkind Megan Ellison to thank for some of the best films of recent years – Her, Foxcatcher, American Hustle, Zero Dark Thirty, The Master, True Grit.
The slightly reclusive 28-year-old formed Annapurna Pictures in 2011 and has quickly ascended the Hollywood ranks to become one of the most powerful producers in the industry.
Not bad going for 28, eh?
5. Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo
Who is Indra Nooyi? Oh, just the head of the second-largest food and beverage company in the world and responsible for helping bring Pepsi/Doritos/7Up/Walkers to your belly.
No biggy.
6. Ursula Burns, CEO of Xerox
When she was appointed to the head of Xerox, which earned $26 billion in 2014, Burns became the first African-American female CEO to head a Fortune 500 company.
She’s also mates with Obama and serves on the President’s Exports Council.
7. Caroline Downey, MCD/manager of Hozier
It’s not every day that you discover a star, but that’s exactly what MCD’s Caroline Downey did when she spotted Hozier performing in her daughter’s school.
Since then, she has nurtured the Bray native and helped him become of the world’s biggest acts.
Behind every man, etc.
8. Jane Gogan, RTÉ Head of Drama
RTÉ wasn’t actually renowned for its dramas before, but then Love/Hate came along and changed all that.
We have RTÉ Head of Drama Jane Gogan to thank for helping shepherd it from early gestation to the monster hit it went on to become.
Thanks Jane!
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