10 Most Powerful Women in the World

While many slid in and slid out, there are those who made an indelible mark in their field with their many achievements. Fashionlivre celebrates these 10 Women of Power; women whose names are forever written in history, women who won’t be forgotten for generations to come. Come; join us in celebrating 10 of the Most Powerful Women in the World.

Melinda Gates

Wife of business magnate Bill Gates of Microsoft fame, Melinda Gates is known for her keen business acumen and her generous philanthropy. She is the perfect embodiment of the saying, “behind every successful man, there is a woman!”

Michelle Obama

The first African-American First Lady of the United States needs no introduction. Michelle Obama has played an influential role in her husband, Barack Obama’s presidency and is popularly known for her work in campaigning for poverty awareness, healthy eating and nutrition. She is also looked up to as a role model for women worldwide and has become a fashion icon, too.

Dilma Rousseff

The first woman to hold office, Dilma Rousseff is known for her rise from an upper middle class household to the Presidency of Brazil. Her political career stands testimony to the fact that women too can make their mark in the political landscape of the world.

Angelina Jolie

Hollywood’s highest-paid actress, the most beautiful woman in the world, generous humanitarian and philanthropist, wife of Brad Pitt and mother of six; the list seems endless when it comes to describing Angelina Jolie’s many roles. Angelina repeatedly features on Forbes List of the 100 Most Powerful Women, all thanks to her influential impact around the world.

Chanda Kochhar

Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank, is known for her business acumen and leadership skills. India’s largest private bank has won several awards under her governance and she is also looked up to as one of the most influential women in global finance and business.

Indra Nooyi

The Indian-born, naturalized American Indra Nooyi holds an important position as the current Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo. Under her leadership, PepsiCo has earned the title of the second largest food and beverage business in the world, and she consistently features on Forbes List of the 100 Most Powerful Women.

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is the first ever female comedian to establish such an iconic name for herself in the industry. Much loved by fans and contemporaries across the globe, Ellen is an award-winning celebrity and is known for her humanitarian and charitable efforts.

Sonia Gandhi

It is the love for one man that brought her to India from Italy and it was the love for the people that made her stay. Sonia Gandhi served as the President of the Indian National Congress party since 1998. Although her life has been a subject of controversy, Sonia Gandhi firmly holds the position of a role model for many women across the globe.

Sunita Williams

American astronaut and United States Navy officer, Sunita Williams holds records for the longest single space flight by a woman, most spacewalk time by a woman and total spacewalks by a woman, making her the most experienced spacewalkers in history.

Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce Knowles holds records in the music industry with the most awards and recognition for her music. Beyonce established a position for herself among the world’s Top Female Artists and the best selling solo artist worldwide. With songs themed on the spirit of womanhood, Beyonce is a role model to many teens and women across the globe.