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By Anslem Samuel | Published February 7, 2011 | Full size is 500 × 320 pixels

URSULA BURNS CEO, Xerox As the CEO and chairwoman of Xerox, Ursula Burns is the first African-American woman to run one of the largest publicly traded companies. Burns (No. 14 on the BE Titans: 40 Most Powerful African-Americans in Business list) has been with the company since 1980 when she started as an intern. Today, she's the driving force behind taking the $22 billion copier and printer company to new heights. Her prowess puts her in political circles as well; Burns is working closely with President Obama to improve science and math education in U.S. public schools. POLISH PICK: Royal Flush. The cherry cola color is versatile, appropriate for the boardroom and client dinner parties. Not too distracting, it hits the mark in adding a sophisticated touch yet calming edge to the occasion. A shade like this lets someone like Burns focus on the more important things (while looking good doing it).

URSULA BURNS CEO, Xerox As the CEO and chairwoman of Xerox, Ursula Burns…