There is no doubt, women are in no way less than men on any yardstick. From being a mother to running the home, working in an office to establish a business, and running the country to achieve in sports, women can give their best at every time in every field. The world needs strong women. Forbes published a list of world's 100 most powerful women in 2022. Union Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman is also in the list at number 36. She has made it to the list for the fourth time in a row. In 2021, the 63 years old minister was ranked at number 37 on the list, in 2020, she was at the 41st spot, and in 2019 she was at the 34th spot. This Forbes list has ranker those women who bought changes and development to their country and the World. Let's take a look at the 10 most powerful women in the world in 2022, according to Forbes list.
1. Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission): Ursula von der Leyen is the President of the European Commission of the European Union. She was appointed president of the European Commission in July 2019. She is the first woman to serve in that role. In 2022, Ursula von der Leyen became one of the West's staunchest supporters of Ukraine amid Russia's unprovoked invasion. Ursula von der Leyen is the most powerful woman in the world.
2. Christine Lagarde (President of the European central bank): Christine Lagarde is the president of the European central bank. She is the first woman to head the European Central Bank. As head of European monetary policy, Christine Lagarde faces a critical test ensuring the coronavirus pandemic, however, she is the perfect one for the role. Christine Lagarde is the second most powerful woman in the world.
3. Kamala Harris (Vice President of United States): Kamala Harris is the first women vice president of the United States of America. She is the first Indian-American woman to be elected for the role. Harris is a California native as she was born in Oakland to immigrant parents (her mom was from India and her dad was from Jamaica). Kamala Harris is the third most powerful woman in the world.
4. Mary Barra (CEO of General Motors): Mary Barra is the CEO of General Motors. Mary Barra is the first woman to lead one of the big three automakers in the U.S. According to some reports her estimated net worth is 60 Million. She has invested billions in electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Mary Barra is the fourth most powerful woman in the world.
5. Abigail Johnson (CEO of Fidelity Investments): Abigail Johnson is the CEO of Fidelity Investments since 2014. She owns an estimated 24.5% stake in the firm, which has $3.7 trillion in managed assets. Abigail Johnson is the fifth most powerful woman in the world.
6. Melinda French Gates (Co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation): Melinda French Gates is one of the most powerful women in philanthropy, she is the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Melinda French Gates became a billionaire on her own after Bill Gates. Melinda French Gates is the sixth most powerful woman in the world.
7. Giorgia Meloni (Italy Prime Minister): Giorgia Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy. She is the first woman in history to become PM of Italy. Giorgia Meloni is the seventh most powerful woman in the world.
8. Karen Lynchn (CEO of CVS Health): Karen Lynchn is the CEO of CVS Health. In March 2020, Lynch took charge of CVS's Covid response; the company manages the largest number of independently-run Covid-testing sites in the US. Karen Lynchn is the eighth most powerful woman in the world.
9. Julie Sweet (Chair & CEO of Accenture): Julie Sweet is the Chair & CEO of Accenture, since September 2019. According to some media reports, her estimated net worth is about $44.99 million. Julie Sweet is the ninth most powerful woman in the world.
10. Jane Fraser (CEO of Citigroup): Jane Fraser is the CEO of Citigroup, she officially assumed the role in March 2021. She is the Citi group's first female CEO in history. According to some media reports, her estimated net worth is around $50 million to $70 million. Jane Fraser is the tenth most powerful woman in the world.
