Most Powerful Women

Carol Tomé

  • Company
    Home Depot
  • Title
    CFO and EVP, Corporate Services
  • Age
    56

Tomé is more than a CFO: She runs Home Depot's real estate and strategic business-development units. An 18-year veteran, Tomé is the only officer to have worked with every one of Home Depot's four CEOs -- and analysts believe Tomé herself has a shot at the top job.