Top 10 Richest Women in the World

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the largest shareholder of L’Oréal, the world’s biggest cosmetics company, with brands like Maybelline, Garnier, and Lancôme. L’Oréal is renowned for innovation in beauty products, and Francoise plays a key role in strategic decision-making through her family’s holding company.

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Alice Walton’s wealth stems from Walmart, the world’s largest retailer with revenues exceeding $600 billion annually. She has a substantial stake in the company but does not take part in its day-to-day operations.

Alice Walton

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Julia Koch inherited her wealth through Koch Industries, the second-largest privately held company in the U.S., with interests in manufacturing, energy, and chemicals. The company has also invested in tech startups and renewable energy solutions.

Julia Koch

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Jacqueline Mars owns an estimated one-third of Mars Inc., a leader in confectionery, pet care, and food products. The company’s iconic brands include M&M’s, Snickers, Pedigree, and Uncle Ben’s.

Jacqueline Mars

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As the chairperson emerita of the O.P. Jindal Group, Savitri oversees operations in steel, power, cement, and infrastructure. The group is a key player in India’s industrial growth, with significant global exports.

Savitri Jindal

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 Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

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Rafaela co-founded the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which is the world’s largest container shipping company by capacity. MSC has diversified into luxury cruise lines, operating a fleet of high-end ships.

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MacKenzie Scott’s wealth comes from her divorce settlement with Jeff Bezos, which included 4% of Amazon’s stock. While not directly involved in Amazon, her investments have continued to grow alongside the company’s success.

MacKenzie Scott

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Gina Rinehart

Gina Rinehart is the executive chairperson of Hancock Prospecting, a mining and agriculture powerhouse in Australia. The company is a leading exporter of iron ore and is heavily invested in cattle farming.

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Abigail Johnson is the CEO of Fidelity Investments, one of the largest financial services firms, with over $4.5 trillion in managed assets. Under her leadership, the company has embraced blockchain and other advanced technologies.

Abigail Johnson

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Miriam Adelson

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Miriam Adelson inherited her wealth through Las Vegas Sands, a global leader in casino resorts. The company’s properties include Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian in Las Vegas.