FromCEO’s and politicians to actors and entrepreneurs, women leadersare dominating industries all around the world, at a revolutionarypace. As of 2019, the most powerful women in the world—based onForbes’ list of 100 most powerful women—controlled an estimated$2 trillion dollars in revenue. These inspirational women accountedfor 20% of the world’s presidential, government minister andparliamentary seats, according to Christina Vuleta of ForbesWomen.And these women lead the charge in their own careers and professionalsettings, they are simultaneously forging the path of progress forwomen’s rights for us all. For a previous of just a few amazing,high-ranking ladies, check out this list of the 8 most powerful womenin the world.
AngelaMerkel
Nowserving her fourth term, Angela Merkel become the very first femaleChancellor of Germany in 2005. She has also been leader of theChristian Democratic Union since 2000. For 8 years running, Merkelhas held the number one spot on Forbes’ list of the 100 mostpowerful women in the world.
TheresaMay
TheresaMay has been the UK Prime Minister since July 2016. Her goal is aunified Britain, May reportedly saying “a Brexit that delivers onthe result of the referendum.”
ChristineLagarde
Since2011, Christine Lagarde has worked as the managing director of theInternational Monetary Fund (IMF). While in the position, ChristineLagarde has aided the IMF in maneuvering the eurozone debt crisis anda trade war between the U.S. and China.
MaryBarra
Asthe CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra earned $22 million dollars in2017. This made her the highest earning person in leadership of anyDetroit Big Three automaker. In 2018, GM was ranked number one on the2018 Global Gender Equality Report, as one of only two internationalbusinesses with no gender pay gap.
AbigailJohnson
In2014, Abigail Johnson took over for her father as the CEO of FidelityInvestments, which was originally founded by her grandfather in 1946.She has also made Forbes’ 2019 top 100 richest people in the world.
MelindaGates
Thoughshe is ranked number six of Forbes’ list of most powerful women,Melinda Gates is ranked as the most powerful woman in philanthropy.She is co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has a$40 billion trust endowment and is considered the world’s largestprivate charitable organization.
SusanWojcicki
SusanWojcicki is the CEO of YouTube, which has a current estimated worthof $90 billion. She’s also made the Forbes’ list of America’stop self-made women of 2019. She is also on the board for Salesforce,and has previously worked at Google, Intel, and Bain & Company.
AnaPatricia Botin
After the sudden and unexpected death of her father in 2014, Ana Patricia Botin became the chair and executive director of Sandtander Bank. In 2017 under Ana Botin’s leadership, Sandtander purchased its failing rival Banco Popular for a mere one euro, making Sandtander the largest bank in Spain.
