Forbes World's Most Powerful Women 2023: Giorgia Meloni to Taylor Swift  check top 10 

On Tuesday, December 6, Forbes unveiled its 20th annual list ranking the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.

The compilation recognizes impactful women across various sectors, encompassing politics, business, media, and entertainment. Explore the top 10 most influential women on the list. 

Securing the tenth position is Gates, a 59-year-old serving as the Chairperson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

Melinda Gates

Barra, the 61-year-old CEO of General Motors, holds the ninth position on the list. 

Mary Barra

At number eight, Johnson, aged 61, serves as the CEO of Fidelity Investments. 

Abigail Johnson

Fraser, a 56-year-old, holds the seventh position as the CEO of Citi Group. 

Jane Fraser

Lynch, aged 59, holds the sixth position on the list as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CVS Health. 

Karen Lynch

Taylor Swift, the 33-year-old American singer-songwriter, surged from 79th place to fifth, becoming the first entertainer to break into the top five.

Taylor Swift

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, aged 46, secures the fourth position on the PALA power list. 

Giorgia Meloni

Holding onto the third position, Vice President Kamala Harris, aged 59, remains a prominent figure in the United States.

Kamala Harris

At 67 years old, Lagarde serves as the President of the European Central Bank and holds the second position on the list.

Christine Lagarde

For the second consecutive year, Ursula von der Leyen, the 65-year-old President of the European Commission, is recognized as the most powerful woman on the list.

Ursula Von Der Leyen