Penny Pritzker

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Penny Pritzker

Age: 53

Occupation: Chairman and CEO, PSP Capital Partners

Democratic politics, education reform, employment initiatives, Jewish causes: J.B.’s tireless older sister is deeply involved with them all. An Obama loyalist who could soon be rewarded with a plum White House position, the civic-minded billionaire is known for rolling up her sleeves and making things happen. Oh yeah: Among her myriad business interests, she also runs the private equity firm PSP Capital Partners.