9. Rita Tuzon
By | November 1, 2013
EVP/General Counsel
Fox Networks Group
Among other tough tasks, Tuzon’s team leads Fox’s legal challenges against DISH’s Hopper and Aereo. The highest-ranking female executive at Fox Networks Group was among the guiding forces behind the recently launched MundoFox and also oversees legal efforts for the recently launched Fox Sports 1 and FXX. Heading a 120-person business affairs and legal team, Tuzon is well-known for her ability to mentor bright young people with economically challenged backgrounds. Biking and skiing are among activities you’ll catch this sports enthusiast undertaking—when she’s not translating legalese for Fox, of course.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Every day turns out differently than I think it will when I start out in the morning. Triage days make the job still exciting, when things are hopping and I can solve big problems and move on to the next challenge.
Best trick for maintaining the personal-professional life balance?
Still looking for the trick.
Who would you want to swap jobs with for a month and why?
The beach attendant at the Mauna Kea Hotel on the Big Island… for obvious reasons.