#9 Timothy Donald Cook (Tim Cook)

CEO, Apple

The present CEO and successor to Steve Jobs is well known for having built up and optimize Apple’s supply chain. This could be demonstrated best with the release of the iPad which debuted with a $499 entry price.

He is an inspiring decision maker in the company after taking the seat of the world’s biggest visionary of all times.

Besides producing new versions of Apple products, Cook has also managed several occasions including the recent questions on Apple’s tax strategies from the U.S. Senate.

Presently what’s been cooking up is the much awaited Apple television set top box that would arrive sometime, very soon.

#8 Marissa Mayer

CEO, Yahoo

Mayer is currently the President and CEO of Yahoo. Prior to this, she was serving Google as a long time executive and spokesperson.

What inspires us the most from her is that within less than a year of her position, Yahoo’s stock which was at $ 15 per share has become $20 per share.

Moreover, with her multiple acquisitions, she is resurrecting the ailing tech giant from almost ashes. Mayer has been ranked number 14 on the list as America’s most powerful business women by Fortune Magazine.

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