Guardian 100

Guardian 100

1.The Guardian is in the 7 year history of the media 100. Old media is on the wane, and among the biggest-ever group of new entrants are the leading lights of the digital future. As we present the people who wield the most power in the British media industry, John Plunkett reports on how the panel reached its decisions.

The Panellists - A panel of experienced media watchers from the worlds of politics, journalism, advertising and the internet judged entrants using three criteria: cultural influence, economic clout and political power of all candidates.

2. There are 19 women in the top 100. Lesley Douglas, Jana Bennett, Jenny Abramsky, Rebekha Wade, Helen Boaden, Sly Bailey, Lisa Opie, Marjorie Scardorie, Carolyn McCall, Zarin Patel + More . . .

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Lesley Douglas (No 9 in top 100)
Job: controller, BBC Radio 2 and 6Music; controller, BBC popular musicIndustry: broadcasting2006 ranking: 37

Jana Bennett (11)
Job: director of vision, BBCIndustry: broadcasting 2006 ranking: 8

Jenny Abramsky (18)
Job: director, BBC audio and musicIndustry: broadcasting2006 ranking: 11

Rebekah Wade (23)
Job: editor, the SunIndustry: publishing2006 ranking: 12

Helen Boaden (29)
Job: director, BBC newsIndustry: broadcasting2006 ranking: 17

Sly Bailey (36)
Job: chief executive, Trinity MirrorIndustry: publishing2006 ranking: 32

Lisa Opie (38)
Job: managing director, content, Channel FiveIndustry: broadcastingNew entry

Marjorie Scardino (41)
Job: chief executive, PearsonIndustry: publishing, new media2006 ranking: 36

Carolyn McCall (46)
Job: chief executive, Guardian Media GroupIndustry: publishing, broadcasting, new media2006 ranking: 94

10. Zarin Patel (49)
Job: group finance director, BBC; non-executive director, BBC WorldwideIndustry: broadcasting New entry

4. 19% of 100 is women.