These women occupy leading roles in politics, economics and social life. They have an undeniable impact on the development of events on a global scale.
After analyzing dozens of criteria, Forbes analysts compiled ranking of the most influential women in 2014... This list is published from year to year, and along with the "regulars" this year new names have appeared on it. One hundred the most included one Russian woman - the head of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation Elvira Nabiullina, who is on the 72nd line.
10. Virginia Rometti (56 years old)
Rometti joined IBM back in 1981. Today this energetic businesswoman leads one of the world's most high-tech companies. Virginia's influence is based on both her considerable personal capital and her "weight" in the business world.
9.Sheryl Sandberg (44 years old)
Facebook's COO has over $ 1 billion in net worth, making her an important figure. Sherrill's influence on the information space of the global network is also undeniable. Sandberg is the youngest member of the top ten.
8. Michelle Obama (50)
The public has long been convinced that the first lady of the United States has a great influence on her husband. This means that this woman is definitely worthy of a place in the top ten most influential ladies on the world stage.
7. Mary Barra (52 years old)
For 33 years, Barra worked at General Motors, and in January 2014 Mary took over the largest company. Forbes analysts included Barra in the list at such a high position due to the significant influence on the events taking place in the American economy.
6. Hillary Clinton (66)
The former US Secretary of State remains one of the most influential American politicians. The top officials of the USA listen to Mrs. Clinton, and her influence on the global international arena is undeniable.
5. Christine Lagarde (58)
The head of the International Monetary Fund came to power at a difficult moment - in the midst of the economic crisis. Today Lagarde manages the fund, which includes financial investments from 188 states.
4. Dilma Rousseff (66)
The President of Brazil "rules" the seventh largest economy in the world. Dilma will not leave the rating soon, as almost half of her term remains until the end of her term. And on the political stage of the country, the incumbent president has not yet seen an equivalent replacement.
3. Melinda Gates (49 years old)
Bill Gates' wife has a fortune of $ 76 billion, which she actively spends on charity. In 1998, together with her husband, Mrs. Gates founded a charitable foundation, from which multimillion-dollar grants are annually allocated for the development of education, medicine, and science.
2. Janet Eyllen (67 years old)
The Forbes debut at the beginning of this year led the US Federal Reserve System. Janet is now at the helm of the world's largest economy, which naturally increases her level of influence.
1. Angela Merkel (59 years old)
The German Chancellor tops the ranking for the ninth time. It is she who today bears the title of "iron lady". Merkel is considered a stronghold of the integrity of the European Union, heads of all European countries, as well as politicians outside the EU, are considered with her.