When she was CEO, Avon chairman Andrea Jung woke up at 5 a.m. everyday, hit the gym and was at her desk by 8.

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Eighteen Asian women earned a spot on the list including American Andrea Jung, CEO of Avon Cosmetics, who is of Asian parentage.

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Andrea Jung, the CEO, launched one turnaround after a a slowdown in 2005.

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