US EditionForbes Announces The 2025 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women List, Spotlighting The Leaders Defining A New Era Of Global Influence
Forbes ranks 100 female leaders from 25 countries driving AI innovation, global markets, and culture, overseeing $4.9 trillion in revenue and employing 9.3 million people.
- On December 10 in New York, Forbes announced its 22nd annual ranking of 100 female leaders from 25 countries, with North America contributing 50 leaders.
- This year's ranking emphasises the rising role of AI and tech, highlighting leaders like Julie Sweet , Ruth Porat , Lisa Su , and Daniela Amodei , with 44% of listees as CEOs and 10 founders.
- The 100 listees collectively oversee more than $4.9 trillion in revenue, employ over 9.3 million people, and influence countries representing more than half of global GDP, Forbes said.
- The list expands geographic reach with additions from Namibia and Lithuania, and 16 women leaders, including 8 serving heads of state, appear, according to Forbes.
- Forbes' reach of more than 140 million monthly amplifies the list's impact, while Forbes initiatives including Most Powerful Women in Sports expand its women-focused coverage this year.
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In the first place, for the fourth consecutive year, there is Ursula von der Leyen, followed by Christine Lagarde. Third place for the Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi
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Forbes Announces The 2025 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women List, Spotlighting The Leaders Defining A New Era Of Global Influence
From heads of state to AI innovators and cultural power players, this year’s list reflects a new era of influence featuring Ursula von der Leyen, Kim Kardashian, the women behind KPop Demon Hunters, and more.
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