1. Steve Harris, VP of global comms, General Motors
Bailout rejection aside, GM got its share of flak when CEO Rick Wagoner took a private jet to DC to ask for $25 billion in federal aid. Whatever changes lay ahead for the Big Three in 2009, Harris will have his hands full.
2. Judy Leon, acting assoc. commissioner of public affairs, FDA
Leon took the role in October after a tough year for the FDA.
3. Nicholas Ashooh, SVP of communications, ...