These Women Are Slaying The Business World, And We’re Taking Notes

While it’s evident that the business landscape is always changing, one thing we should all be celebrating is the growing force of women taking more leads and inspiring change around the world. This is no longer a man’s game, and you better believe that women aren’t here to play by the rules. These powerful business women are changing the way we think about influential companies and their role within society. With their intelligence, confidence, and quick wits, these women are the epitome of true strength and greatness, proving that there is absolutely nothing in this world a woman cannot do.

Media Maven Anne Sweeney

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Anne Sweeney was the former co-chair of Disney Media, President of the Disney-ABC Television Group, and the President of Disney Channel from 2006-2014. Basically, Sweeney was responsible for all of your favorites making it to the spotlight like Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers.

Prior to her work at Disney/ABC she was chairman and CEO of FX Networks, Inc., from 1993 to 1996. She also spent twelve years at Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite in various executive positions and oversaw Nickelodeon’s international expansion, including launching the channel in the UK. In March 2014, Sweeney announced she would be leaving her position at the Walt Disney Company to become a television director.