Most Powerful Women

Barbara Rentler

  • Company
    Ross Stores
  • Title
    CEO
  • Age
    57
  • Industry
    Retail
Rentler became the 24th female CEO now running a Fortune 500 company when she was promoted in June. Ross, like its off-price rival TJX, posted its highest-ever sales and earnings in fiscal 2013. Next up: doubling Ross's store count to 2,500.