Who runs the world? The 2017 World's 100 Most Powerful Women identifies a new generation of icons, game-changers and gate crashers who are boldly scaling new heights and transforming the world. This year's ranking, our 14th edition, is nearly one-quarter newcomers who are stepping into power in politics, ...
1 Nov 2017 ... Who runs the world in 2017? This year there's a whole new class of women in power. Last year was a tough one for women. It seemed like we were on the verge of electing a woman as the most powerful person on the planet. Of course that's not the way it worked out. Hillary Clinton's stunning loss in the ...
Since 2004, Forbes has compiled a list of the 100 most powerful women in the world. It is edited by notable Forbes journalists, including Moira Forbes, and is based on visibility and economic impact. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has remained at the top spot since 2006, with the brief exception of 2010 where she was .
