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Power 100

Central Ohio leaders who make things happen

Power 100: 1-25

1. Les Wexner Chairman and CEO, Limited Brands (1) Wexner is the undisputed heavyweight of Columbus. Think Ali in his prime. At age 70, Wexner remains a force as head of Limited Brands, the company he founded in 1963 and which today boasts sales of $11 billion and more than 100,000 employees nationwide. Wexner’s name […]

Power 100: 26-50

26. Jack Kessler Owner, John W. Kessler Co.; chairman, The New Albany Co. (30) Kessler’s development companies have pumped life into many of the region’s communities. His New Albany Co. co-founder is Wexner, so his connections are great. Kessler serves on the boards of the New Albany Surgical Hospital Foundation and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. […]

Power 100: 51-75

  51. David Meuse Principal Stonehenge Financial Holdings (54) Meuse is vice chairman of the Columbus Foundation and a member of the Columbus Partnership. He is also the former CEO of Banc One Capital Holdings and holds the purse strings on this powerful investment firm. 52. Robert M. Eversole Principal Stonehenge Partners Inc. (33) Eversole […]

Power 100: 76-100

76. John Christie President and CFO Worthington Industries (73) Like McConnell, Worthington Industries’ chairman and CEO, Christie holds relatively stable on this year’s list with another solid performance. 77. Robert Trafford Managing partner Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP (77) Trafford’s local performance has not gone unnoticed. He is currently listed in “The Best Lawyers […]