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Revealed: The World’s Most Powerful Women in Business, 2025

GM chief Mary Barra

CEOWORLD magazine, in partnership with COSMOS Analytica, the leading authority in wealth information and insights, proudly presents the 2025 Most Powerful Women in Business list. This year, we are showcasing 100 exceptional businesswomen from diverse sectors such as finance, technology, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and energy.

This prestigious list features 52 remarkable women from the United States, alongside 8 from both China and the United Kingdom, 7 from France, and 3 each from South Korea, Germany, Brazil, and Singapore. Additionally, representatives from South Africa, Australia, and Japan are included, with one outstanding executive each from the United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, Sweden, Mexico, Kuwait, and the Netherlands.

The ranking, meticulously compiled by COSMOS Analytica and the editors of CEOWORLD magazine, considers key factors like company size and overall health, as well as an executive’s career trajectory, influence, innovation, and commitment to improving business success. This list is the definitive acknowledgment of the women who are shaping the present and future of global business.

Leading the list is the formidable GM Chief Mary Barra, recognized for her exceptional ability to steer GM through unprecedented challenges—including strikes, accidents, tariffs, and political shifts—solidifying her position at the top. Close behind are Accenture CEO Julie Sweet, Citi CEO Jane Fraser, and AMD CEO Lisa Su. The top woman in Europe, Santander’s Ana Botín, confidently ranks at No. 5, while the top woman in Asia, Tan Su Shan, is making her mark as she leads the Singapore banking giant DBS after her deserved promotion last year.Lisa Su. The top woman in Europe, Santander’s Ana Botín, confidently ranks at No. 5, while the top woman in Asia, Tan Su Shan, is making her mark as she leads the Singapore banking giant DBS after her deserved promotion last year.


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Lila Jones, D.Litt.
Lila Jones, D.Litt. in Global Communications and Media Convergence, is the Senior Business News Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she curates and leads international editorial content focusing on financial strategy and executive communications. Based in Dubai and New York, Lila brings over a decade of experience covering global markets, corporate governance, and brand positioning.

She previously worked as a financial correspondent for a major Middle Eastern news outlet and later transitioned into strategic communications for multinational firms in the energy and tech sectors. Lila’s editorial leadership is characterized by precision, global fluency, and a strong sense of storytelling. At CEOWORLD, she manages a cross-border team that produces content on capital markets, CEO profiling, and corporate storytelling.

Lila holds an MBA in Finance and a certificate in Media and Strategic PR from a top European university. She is also a recurring guest lecturer at business schools and a panelist on ESG and diversity in leadership. Lila believes in empowering executives with the content they need to lead confidently on the world stage, and her work at CEOWORLD reflects that mission—offering insight-rich reporting and strategy-driven features that resonate across industries and cultures.

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