CEOWORLD Magazine, one of the world's premier business publications, has released its latest ranking of the most influential women in international business. Let's take a look at the top five
Mary Barra
Mary Barra serves as the CEO and chair of General Motors, one of the world's largest automotive corporations. Appointed in 2014, she became the first woman to lead a global automaker. Over her decade-long tenure, Barra has transformed GM into a technological powerhouse, prioritizing electric vehicles and autonomous driving systems. Under her leadership, the company has invested billions of dollars in innovation and committed to going fully electric by 2035.
Julie Sweet
Since 2019, Julie Sweet has held the role of CEO at Accenture, a global consulting and IT powerhouse. Under her leadership, the company has solidified its standing in digital transformation, cloud technologies, and sustainability, maintaining its position as an industry leader with revenues exceeding $60 billion. Sweet has championed innovative strategies for client transformation and is a vocal advocate for corporate equality and inclusivity.
Jane Fraser
Jane Fraser has been the CEO of Citigroup since 2021, making history as the first woman to lead one of Wall Street’s largest banks. Her appointment marked a pivotal moment for a sector long dominated by men. Fraser has launched a sweeping transformation at Citi, restructuring its global operations, exiting unprofitable segments, and sharpening the bank's focus on digital solutions and sustainability.
Lisa Su
Lisa Su has served as the CEO of AMD since 2014, leading one of the most remarkable turnarounds in semiconductor industry history. Under her leadership, AMD emerged from crisis to become a key player in high-performance chipmaking, challenging titans such as Intel and Nvidia. Su’s strategic bet on the Ryzen and EPYC architectures propelled AMD’s market share and multiplied its valuation severalfold.
Ana Botin
Ana Botin has been the executive chair of Banco Santander since 2014. She took the reins of Spain’s largest financial group following the death of her father and quickly proved her mettle as a strategist. Under her leadership, Santander has accelerated its digital transformation, reinforced its footprint in Latin America, and emphasized sustainable finance. Botin is also a vocal proponent of inclusive leadership and digital innovation.