50 Most Powerful Women

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21. Christina Gold

President and CEO
Western Union (WU)

Previous rank: Return
Age: 61

Western Union not only sends money--it appears to be minting it as well. Under Gold's leadership, the money-transfer company has grown from a $2.7 billion business to a $4.9 billion business in five years. Since it was spun off from First Data in 2006, the stock has risen about 40%.

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Last updated October 16 2008: 10:16 AM ET

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