Elaine Kaven, executive vice president, chief compliance officer, StockCross. During the span of Kavens decades on Wall Street, she has managed to not only survive, but even excel, thanks to her constant state of readiness.
Anna Ewing, executive vice president, Global Technology Solutions, NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. Ewing credits her success to being fervent about what she does. And that drives her to excelin whatever capacity she serves.
Christine Sandler, executive vice president, global sales, NYSE Euronext. Effective leaders are those who embrace growth constantly, whether its at an equities exchange, a technology company or in a family. Thats Christine Sandlers recipe for success.
Eva Walsh, senior trader, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Family and faith were central to Walshs desire to be a mentor. It all started when she was a child and churchgoer, as her mother and parish emphasized a spirit of charity and helping others.
Bina Kalola, head of strategic investments, global equities, Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Being a mentor is the responsibility of every leader within a firm, she says. And by teaching and guiding others, leaders themselves become more effective.
Ellen Kratzer, managing director, Fiduciary Trust. At 8 years old, Kratzer first felt the tug of philanthropy, organizing a neighborhood fair and raising $30 for Childrens Aid. She says she gets her indomitable spirit of charity from her parents.
Holly Mitchell, managing director, platforms group, ITG. Sometimes its the littlest things that mean the mostsuch as visiting a lonely hospitalized child, spending a few moments with a Beanie Baby and a bag lunch. Thats all it takes, says Mitchell.
Ivy Zelman, chief executive officer, Zelman & Associates. For Zelman, the pivotal moment to branch out on her own came in 2008, when the U.S. housing market went bust.
Nancy Havens-Hasty, founder, president, and chief investment officer, Havens Partners. Earning the best return for investors is what drives Havens-Hasty. Its just that plain and simple.
Clare Fraser, managing director, strategy, Omgeo. Dont judge a book by its coveror an opportunity by its location, Fraser says. Even if it requires traveling halfway around the world.
Jennica Ross, director of strategic relationships, WallachBeth Capital. To fully understand the business of trading, one must be able to see the whole picture clearly, else risk missing something, Ross says.
Johanna Rossi, senior trader, Alden Global. Born to trade, always ready to hit a bid or lift an offering, Rossi, is a trader's trader. And she has been since she was 4 years old.
Nathalie Texier-Guillot, head of equity and hybrid derivative solutions sales, Citi. A mother of four, three of whom girls, Texier-Guillot knows setting an example for young women to follow means pushing onward and upward through the unique challenges facing women.
Tracy Buell, managing director and head of implementation for global transition management, ConvergEx Group. After rising through the program trading ranks, moving into the international trading business and then into transition management, she is beginning again and looking to add value.
Jamie Bogen, senior account management, strategic long-only accounts, Bloomberg Tradebook. Knowing about myriad disciplines within the trading sphere, from order execution to algorithm mechanics to market structure, and from the perspective of both the buyside and sellside, has helped her survive and thrive.
