100 most influential female leaders from across the globe for 2019

German chancellor Angela Merkel has topped Forbes annual ranking of the most influential female leaders from across the globe for 2019. Coming in second place is Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, followed by Nancy Pelosi, Ursula von der Leyen, and Mary Barra.

Rounding out the top ten is Melinda Gates, Abigail Johnson, Ana Patricia Botin, Ginni Rometty, Marillyn Hewson (No. 10). The 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2019 highlights the female leaders, entrepreneurs, builders, disruptors, innovators, investors, philanthropists, CEOs who Are wielding their influence to drive change. There were 13 billionaires listed on the 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2019, who have a combined net worth of $86.7 billion.

North America maintained the most women on the list at 50, followed by the Asia Pacific with 21, Europe (inclusive of Russia and Turkey) with 18, the United Kingdom with 5, the Middle East with 3, Latin America with 2, and one in Africa.

Most Powerful Women In The World For 2019

Don’t miss: For those who are planning their next business trip, read on for our list of the world’s best cities for bleisure travelers. As you continue to travel, we continue to listen: Here are the best hotels for business travelers to stay in Athens, Crete, Kefalonia Island, Corfu Island, Santorini Island, Halkidiki, Mykonos Island, Rhodes Island. Skiathos Island, Elounda (Crete) Kissamos (Crete) Agios Nikolaos (Crete), Hersonissos (Crete), Rethimno (Crete)  Plakias (Crete) Malia (Crete) Palaiochora (Crete) Heraklion (Crete) Chania (Crete) .