Françoise Bettencourt, heiress to the L’Oréal empire, holds the title of the richest woman globally, boasting a fortune of $101 billion, securing her position as the 14th wealthiest individual worldwide, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
However, in France, the crown for the wealthiest individual belongs to Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët, the esteemed luxury goods group, with a staggering fortune of $186.2 billion.
Interestingly, in just seven countries worldwide, women reign as the wealthiest individuals, including Greece, where Maria Angelikousi stands as the richest member of the Greek shipping industry, amassing a fortune estimated at $6 billion. Hailing from the Greek island of Chios, Maria Angelikousi follows in the esteemed footsteps of her grandfather, Antonis V. Angelicoussis, and her father, inheriting the family business and showcasing her innate aptitude for the shipping industry.
Despite initially pursuing a career in medicine in Great Britain and providing charitable medical services in African countries until 2008, Maria Angelikousi demonstrates her undeniable affinity for the shipping industry, embodying the legacy of her family’s entrepreneurial prowess.
Furthermore, Australia boasts its wealthiest individual in the form of Gina Rinehart, a 71-year-old mining magnate with a fortune of $22.8 billion, ranking 84th among the wealthiest individuals globally. As the daughter of geologist Lang Hancock and the founder of Hancock Prospecting, Rinehart assumed leadership of Hancock Prospecting Pty Limited (HPPL) and its group of companies following her father’s passing in 1992.
Currently, Gina Rinehart is diversifying her business interests into lithium production, aligning with the global shift towards green energy, as lithium plays a pivotal role in battery manufacturing for electronic devices and electric vehicles.
These remarkable women exemplify the significant contributions of female entrepreneurs in shaping the global wealth landscape across diverse industries, underscoring their indispensable roles in driving economic prosperity and innovation.
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