Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Morrissey Topples Old Boys as Money Manager With Nine Children

In the newest issue of Bloomberg, there is a spotlight feature on Helena Morrissey, CEO of Newton Investment Management. She oversees 47.2 billion pounds ($76 billion) and almost 400 employees after boosting Newton’s business in the U.K. and expanding in the U.S.

She had nine children, and leads a highly successful asset management firm. It's a great read (regardless of gender) to see how to balance family and work. Read the full Bloomberg article. (Thanks, Tom)

Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .