Who are the top women in business? From self-made entrepreneurs to top CEOs, these women have remarkable net worths and great legacies. Discover who the most influential businesswomen are, their career paths, and steps to success. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or just curious, this list highlights the women shaping the world today.
Denise Woodard
Denise Woodard's entrepreneurial journey began in 2016, inspired by her daughter Vivienne's diagnosis of multiple food allergies. Facing limited options for safe and tasty snacks, Denise decided to make her own. She founded Partake Foods, a company dedicated to creating delicious, allergy-friendly products that everyone can enjoy.
Negin Mirsalehi
From beekeeper's daughter to a global influencer, Negin Mirsalehi's journey is inspiring. Born in Amsterdam to Iranian parents, Negin was introduced early to beekeeping by her father, a passion that would later become central to her brand's identity.
Jenn Low
Gigi Hadid, Selena Gomez, Jessica Alba, and Kendall Jenner have all worn Jean Louw’s critically acclaimed brand, Wanderlust + Co. Jenn Low's journey began in her early twenties while living in Melbourne, Australia. Find out how she scaled her e-commerce business into a global sensation.
Lisa Su
Lisa CEO became the first CEO of AMD, Advanced Micro Devices, an American multinational corporation and technology company. Su is known for her leadership at AMD, having transformed the company from a struggling entity to a major player in the semiconductor industry.
Arianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington is one of the most inspiring women in business, a media mogul, and a sleep warrior with an impressive net worth of $100 million. She is also a best-selling author having authored over 10 books. Her journey is both authentic and inspiring, and never boring - she constantly...
Rachel Lim
Rachel Lim co-founded Love, Bonito, one of Asia’s most successful fashion brands when she was just 19 years old. Her journey began in 2005 when she started selling pre-loved clothes on a blog shop with two university friends. Find out more about her journey.
Mary Barra
Mary Barra's went from an 18-year-old co-op student inspecting Fender panels on cars to becoming the first female CEO of a major global automaker. Her career at General Motors (GM) began in 1980 when she joined as a co-op student to help pay for her college tuition. Now, she is...
Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Sandberg is a prominent American technology executive, author, and philanthropist. She is best known for her role as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook (now Meta Platforms) from 2008 to 2022. Sandberg was the first woman to serve on Facebook's board of directors.
Zhang Xin
Known as the “woman who built Beijing,” Zhang Xin's early life was marked by humble beginnings. Zhang worked in factories for five years, moving around to make extra money. Today, she is a billionaire and famous female entrepreneur. Find out more about her journey.
Julie Sweet
Julie Sweet is one of TIME’s most influential people and Forbes‘s most powerful women. She grew up in Tustin, California. Her father worked in an auto body shop and her mother graduated from college as an adult. Discover how she became one of the most influential leaders today.
