Anne M. Mulcahy

Anne M. Mulcahy

Anne M. Mulcahy's inspired leadership and strategic vision as chief 
executive officer of Xerox were responsible for a multibillion-dollar 
turnaround which transformed the imaging giant from a company on the 
brink of bankruptcy into an innovative digital technology and services 
enterprise. 


In 1976 Mulcahy began her career at Xerox as a field sales 
representative and quickly assumed positions with increasing responsibility in 
sales and senior management.  She ultimately served as 
chief executive officer of the corporation from August 2001 through June 
2009.  Throughout her career she recognized the 
importance of listening to the company's core constituents and to the 
alignment of people around a common set of goals. She was also known for her commitment to 
innovation by continuing research-and-development spending even during 
tough times. Mulcahy retired from the CEO post effective July 1, 2009 
and retained the position of chairman.



In 2005, The Wall Street Journal named Mulcahy one of "50 Women 
to Watch" and Forbes Magazine ranked her sixth among the "Most 
Powerful Women in America." In 2008, she was selected by U.S. News & 
World Report  as one of "America's Best Leaders" and she was 
named "CEO of the Year" by Chief Executive Magazine.



To quote Anne Mulcahy, "My experience at Xerox has taught me that crisis 
is a very powerful motivator. It forces you to make choices that you 
probably wouldn't have made otherwise. It intensifies your focus, your 
competitiveness, your relentless desire to attain best-in-class status."