Forbes today announced its 21st annual ranking of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World.
This list is the definitive ranking of women CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists, and policy makers who wield significant hard power and have a lasting impact around the world.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took the top spot for the third consecutive year, while European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde remained in second place. In third place was Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a new addition to the top five. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in October, becoming the country’s first female head of state.
“As traditional power structures are being tested and transformed, this year’s listees demonstrate that their influence extends far beyond traditional authority,” Forbes said. Vice President Moira Forbes said. Industries and economies are being reinvented, and their collective influence is proving greater than ever before. ”
The women featured in this year’s ranking represent six categories: business, technology, finance, media and entertainment, politics and policy, and philanthropy. In a year of leadership changes and escalating geopolitical conflicts around the world, these women are stepping up to tackle the most pressing challenges facing our interconnected world. Demonstrating resilience and innovative approaches.
