Fortune Announces 100 Most Powerful Women in Business for 2024

Fortune has announced the release of its 2024 Most Influential Women in Business list, featuring 100 leading businesswomen from finance, technology, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, energy and other sectors.

Fortune magazine's 27th annual Most Powerful Women in Business list recognizes 100 outstanding leaders, including female decision makers from Fortune Global 500 companies and new entrants. The ranking covers the world for the second consecutive year and includes 12 leaders from East Asia, eight from France and the UK, three from Australia and Singapore, and two each from Spain, Brazil and Germany.

The list compiled by Fortune editors — based on the size and fortune of their companies, their career paths, their influence outside the organization, and how they wield power — includes 65 female CEOs. Some are new to the job, like Mitsuko Tottori of Japan Airlines and Bonnie Chan of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, both of whom are also the first female CEOs at their companies.

This year’s list also highlights the booming AI sector and the rise of “super CFOs” like Nvidia’s Colette Kress.

In the AI ​​field, newcomers to the MPW list are computing pioneer Fei-Fei Li and Daniella Amodei, president and co-founder of AI startup Anthropic.

Alyson Shontell, Fortune Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer, said, "Since its inception, the Most Powerful Women in business list has served as a powerful reminder of the tremendous impact women leaders continue to have in shaping business today. They are not just adapting to change; they are driving meaningful transformation."

Fortune CEO Anastasia Nyrkovskaya, said, "This list showcases how women executives are transforming businesses and entire industries. Their bold leadership and fresh perspectives will surely propel positive change for years to come."

The top 10 Most Powerful Women in business 2024 are:

1. Mary Barra, Chair and CEO, GM (U.S.)
2. Karen S. Lynch, President and CEO, CVS Health (U.S.)
3. Jane Fraser, CEO, Citigroup (U.S.)
4. Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO, Accenture (U.S.)
5. Emma Walmsley, CEO, GSK (U.K.)
6. Ruth Porat, President, CIO, CFO, Alphabet and Google (U.S.)
7. Safra Catz, CEO, Oracle (U.S.)
8. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD (U.S.)
9. Kathryn McLay, President and CEO, Walmart International (U.S.)
10. Grace Wang, Co-founder, Chairwoman, Luxshare Precision (China)