Most Powerful Women

Gracia Martore

  • 2020 Rank
    35
  • Company
    Gannett
  • Title
    CEO and President
  • Age
    63
  • Industry
    Media
The once-stodgy Gannett is no more. Since Martore became CEO in October 2011, the stock has more than tripled, thanks in part to the $2.2 billion acquisition of Belo Corp. In August, Martore announced that Gannett would spin off its publishing business.