37. Cynthia Chu
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| October 1, 2013
CFO, USA Network
Since 2011, Chu has managed USA Network’s overall financial operations. In 2012, she led USA to its most profitable year to date. Chu’s keen focus on strategic planning has positioned the network to retain its status among the top entertainment cable networks. The time, feedback and guidance she received from an early mentor inspire her own mentoring efforts. “One of the things I learned from this experience is, no matter how busy you are, being a mentor can be extremely helpful to up and coming leaders,” she says.