BREAKING BARRIERS
FORBES’S 10 OF THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN
Published By Moushumi Mahanta | 13 Dec, 2024
Forbes revealed its 21st yearly ranking of the world's most powerful women, celebrating exceptional women in various fields.
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Here’s a list of Forbes's 10 most powerful women:
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Ursula Von Der Leyen
As President of the European Commission since 2019, she ranks first on the list, shaping legislation for over 450 million EU citizens.
Christine Lagarde
Ranked second, Lagarde made history in 2019 as the first woman to lead the European Central Bank.
Giorgia Meloni
Ranked third by Forbes, the Italian Prime Minister is recognised as one of the world's most powerful women.
Claudia Sheinbaum
Recognized as the world's fourth most powerful woman, Sheinbaum has made history as Mexico's first female and Jewish president.
Mary Barra
Ranked fifth, Barra is the first female to lead the U.S. automaker General Motors.
Abigail Johnson
Ranked sixth, Johnson is the chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments, recognised for her significant contributions to the global financial sector.
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Julie Sweet
As the chair and CEO of Accenture, Sweet has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and success.
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Nirmala Sitharaman
India's finance minister, Sitharaman, is ranked 28th on Forbes' list of the most powerful women.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra
Ranked 81st on the list, Roshni Nadar Malhotra is leading HCL Technologies.
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Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
Listed in the 82nd spot, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is a pioneer behind Biocon's success in the U.S. pharmaceutical market.
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