Rebuck recognised in 'inspirational' list

30.09.10 - Victoria Gallagher - The Bookseller

Random House chairman and chief executive Gail Rebuck has been included in Woman & Home magazine's first ever list of 40 inspirational women over 40. Rebuck joins authors including Hilary Mantel, JK Rowling and Diana Athill who also make the list of 40.

A 40:40 longlist was created by Woman & Home magazine and its readers and the final 40 were then selected by a panel of female judges.

Sue James, editorial director of Woman & Home and chair of the judging panel, said: "Our 40:40 List is a real celebration of those women of 40 plus who have most inspired us over the past year. Together with our panel of judges – all inspirational women themselves – we have chosen the 40 names we feel have had a particularly brilliant year."

She added: "They are role models and trail-blazers from across every field of enterprise. These remarkable women are leading emergency responses to international crises, making political history, achieving stand-out business success and entertaining the nation. This list truly highlights the brilliant work being done by women of 40 plus in the UK."

The full feature was published today (30th September) in the magazine.