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9. Sempra Energy

CEO: Debra Reed
Company value: $15.633 billion

Debra Reed joined the company in 1978 when it was SoCalGas, and became the company’s first female officer 10 years later. Sempra Energy develops energy infrastructure, operates utilities and provides other services. The company has more than 17,500 employees and more than 31 million customers worldwide.

Sam Hodgson | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesInset: sempra.com