Modern women increasingly occupy leadership positions in politics and business, exerting significant influence on geopolitical, economic and social processes.
Today, according to the Forbes publication, the most powerful women in the world 2015... The full list includes a hundred names, including one Russian woman - Elvira Nabiullina on the 71st line. We offer, as usual, the Top 10 leading positions. Topping the top ten is Angela Merkel, who is the leader of the rating for the tenth year in a row.
10. Michelle Obama
At one time, Michelle was the boss of her husband Barack, the current president of the United States. Today, the first lady is actively involved in social issues, drawing attention to the quality of life of women, in particular, in the countries of Southeast Asia.
9. Susan Wojcicki
A Google native, Susan is the president of YouTube. The company is valued at $ 20 billion, and the popularity of video hosting naturally contributes to the growth of the influence of Wojcicki, who actively advocated its acquisition by Google.
8. Sheryl Sandberg
Facebook's COO last year published the bestseller Don't Be Afraid to Act. Sony Pictures plans to shoot a film based on Sandberg's book. Cheryl plans to leave half of her fortune to charity.
7. Dilma Rousseff
Dilma was elected head of Brazil for the second time in a row. It has been at the helm of the largest Latin American economy since 2010. Recently, the popularity of Dilma among the population has been declining, which is associated with the fall of the Brazilian economy in the past 2 years.
6. Christine Lagarde
Lagarde manages the finances of 188 countries. This is how many states are members of the International Monetary Fund. Lagarde also has a six-year term as French finance minister.
5. Mary Barra
Barra is the first woman to head the auto giant GM. This is an unprecedented example for the automotive industry. Mary has demonstrated the ability to make difficult decisions as well as take responsibility. So, it was she who made the decision to leave markets that are low-profit for the concern - Russia, Australia and Indonesia.
4. Janet Yellen
In February 2014, Janet replaced Ben Bernanke as chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Yellen's current mandate ends in 2018 and may well be renewed.
3. Melinda Gates
The Gates spouses are the undisputed leaders in the field of charity. They invest their multi-billion dollar fortune in healthcare and education, support for innovation. Melinda pays special attention to women's rights.
2. Hillary Clinton
The former first lady of the United States is one of the US presidential candidateswhich will take place next year. Hilary is 67 years old and has important experience as the spouse of the President and also the US Secretary of State.
1. Angela Merkel
Merkel, 60, has been in power for 16 years, an unprecedented time for a woman in politics.The most influential woman in the world can lose first place in the ranking only if Hillary Clinton comes to power in the United States next year, she has no other competitors in the struggle for leadership in the Forbes list.