26 STACEY SNIDER
AGE 46
JOB TITLE CEO, DreamWorks SKG
SMART BECAUSE She mastered the art of steady leadership.
Snider steered Universal through three ownership transitions, emerging scratch-free, and now holds the tiller as DreamWorks weathers a rough sea with owner Paramount. She's strongest in times of crisis, whether calming the staff or helping a director find (and fix) the problems
with a film.
OPRAH EFFECT Assembles ''favorite things'' holiday gift baskets for industry friends.
