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22 Women CEOs whom we greatly admire

Mary Barra

We want to raise a toast (with a glass of wine, water, coffee, or your preferred drink) to 22 inspiring female CEOs whom we greatly admire. These women have made a significant impact on the workforce by remaining steadfastly committed to their goals.

Thanks to their dedication, our society has become more sustainable, inclusive, and diverse. So, let’s raise a glass and say cheers to these remarkable women!

Women CEOs whom we greatly admire

RANKCEOCOMPANYTICKERINDUSTRY
1Julie SweetAccenture PLCACNInformation Technology Services
2Lisa SuAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.AMDSemiconductor technologies
3Mary BarraGeneral MotorsGMAutomotive manufacturing
4Adena FriedmanNasdaq, IncNDAQFinancial services
5Jane FraserCitigroupCInvestment bank and financial services
6Phebe NovakovicGeneral Dynamics CorpGDAerospace & Defense
7Lynn J. GoodDuke Energy CorpDUKElectric power and natural gas
8Gail BoudreauxElevance Health, IncELVHealth insurance
9Kathy J. WardenNorthrop GrummanNOCAerospace and defense
10Carol B TomeUnited Parcel Service IncUPSIntegrated Freight & Logistics
11Reshma KewalramaniVertex PharmaceuticalsVRTXPharmaceutical
12Vicki HollubOccidental PetroleumOXYOil and Gas
13Maria BlackAutomatic Data Processing IncADPStaffing & Employment Services
14Tracy RobinsonCanadian National Railway CoCNIRailroads
15Linda RendleClorox CoCLXHousehold & Personal Products
16Debra CrewDiageo PLCDEOBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries
17Emma WalmsleyGSK PLCGSKdrug Manufacturers - General
18Kathy WardenNorthrop Grumman CorpNOCAerospace & Defense
19Judy MarksOtis Worldwide CorpOTISSpecialty Industrial Machinery
20Michele BuckThe Hershey CoHSYConfectioners
21Joey WatYum China Holdings IncYUMCRestaurants
22Kristin PeckZoetis IncZTSDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

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Despina Wilson, D.Litt.
Despina Wilson, D.Litt. in Cultural Diplomacy and Journalism, is the Business News Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she specializes in delivering strategic content at the intersection of international finance, executive positioning, and cross-cultural communication. Fluent in Spanish and English, Despina brings over 12 years of editorial and advisory experience across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe.

Before joining CEOWORLD magazine, she held senior editorial roles at finance publications in Mexico City and worked as a corporate communications advisor for multinational firms. Her writing explores macroeconomic shifts, emerging markets, corporate governance, and the PR strategies that shape public perception of top-tier companies and their leaders.

At CEOWORLD, Despina leads a multilingual editorial team that produces business content tailored for global executives navigating complex financial ecosystems. She holds a degree in Business Journalism and a certificate in Strategic Public Relations.

Despina is also a frequent speaker on Latin American investment trends, female leadership in finance, and corporate transparency. With a sharp editorial instinct and a passion for amplifying diverse perspectives, Gabriela ensures that CEOWORLD’s coverage remains forward-thinking, inclusive, and rooted in both analytical depth and brand insight.