Most Powerful Women

Barbara Rentler

  • Title
    CEO
  • Affiliation
    Ross Stores
  • Age
    58

Rentler took the top job at Ross in the middle of its fiscal 2014, which turned out to be a banner year for the off-price retailer. Sales, earnings, and operating margins all jumped, and in June it split its stock two-for-one. But in August, Rentler warned that the second half of 2015 could be challenging.


For more on Rentler, read "The best and worst stock performances of Most Powerful Women CEOs."

Personal Information

2020 Rank37
Newcomer?NO

Company Financials

Revenues ($M)11,042
Profits ($M)925
Market Value as of 09/18/18 ($M)19,527