50 Richest Women In The World

50 Richest Women In The World

Who could have foreseen a day when women would command influence in the financial realm on par with their male counterparts?

In a bygone era, women were confined to prescribed roles, yet today, these remarkable individuals have shattered barriers, challenging societal norms and reshaping the narrative surrounding wealth and achievement.

Each name on this list not only signifies substantial financial success, but also stands as a testament to a heritage of tenacity, originality, and unyielding resolve.

From pioneering tech magnates forging new frontiers in the digital landscape to formidable figures in finance steering global economies, their narratives are interwoven into the tapestry of contemporary history.

We invite you to explore this compilation of the 50 richest women in the world, a testament to the indomitable spirit and boundless capabilities that women bring to the global stage.

1. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is a French businesswoman, philanthropist, author, billionaire inheritor, and the wealthiest woman globally. According to Forbes, her estimated net worth as of October 2023 is US$82.2 billion.

She is the sole heir to Liliane Bettencourt and the granddaughter of L’Oréal’s founder, Eugène Schueller.

Following her mother’s passing in September 2017, her wealth significantly increased due to her investments through the family holding company, Tethys Invest, along with the high valuation of L’Oréal shares on the stock exchange.

2. Alice Walton

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Alice Walton is an American inheritor of the Walmart fortune and one of the richest women in the world, being the daughter of its founder, Sam Walton. In September 2016, her holdings in Walmart shares exceeded US$11 billion.

As of October 2023, Forbes estimates Walton’s wealth at $65.4 billion, positioning her as the nineteenth-richest individual and the second-richest woman globally.

3. Julia Koch & family

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Julia Margaret Flesher Koch is an American philanthropist and prominent figure in high society. As of October 2023, she holds the third position among the wealthiest women globally, with a substantial fortune of $56.6 billion, inherited from her late husband, David Koch, who passed away in 2019.

4. Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars, an American heiress and investor, is the daughter of Audrey Ruth (Meyer) and Forrest Mars, Sr. She is also the granddaughter of Frank C. Mars, founder of the American candy company Mars, Incorporated.

As of October 2022, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranked her as the 22nd wealthiest individual globally, with an estimated net worth of US$53 billion. In Forbes’ annual ranking of the world’s richest women in 2023 and one of the most influential women in the world, her fortune is estimated at $34.8 billion, securing her the fourth position.

5. MacKenzie Scott

MacKenzie Scott is an American author and philanthropist. As of October 2023, her net worth stands at $33.9 billion, primarily from her 4% ownership in Amazon, the company established by her former spouse Jeff Bezos. This makes Scott the fifth-richest woman globally and the 35th-wealthiest person in the world.

6. Miriam Adelson & family

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Miriam Adelson is an American-Israeli doctor and billionaire. Following her union with Sheldon Adelson, the founder of Las Vegas Sands Corporation, in 1991, she emerged as a benefactor for conservative political endeavors in the United States and Israel.

As of October 2023, Adelson holds the rank of the 40th wealthiest individual globally, the sixth richest woman, and is the most affluent Israeli, boasting an approximate net worth of US$31.7 billion, primarily attributed to her controlling interest in Las Vegas Sands which has casinos in Singapore and Macau, according to Forbes.

7. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant is the wife of Gianluigi Aponte, the founder of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), one of the world’s largest container shipping businesses. Her net worth is estimated to be $27.0 billion in 2023, cementing her place as one of the world’s wealthiest people.

8. Gina Rinehart

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Georgina Hope Rinehart AO is an Australian billionaire businesswoman known for her ventures in mining. She holds the position of Executive Chairman at Hancock Prospecting, a privately owned company focused on mineral exploration and extraction established by her father, Lang Hancock.

Rinehart is recognized as the wealthiest individual in Australia. As of October 2023, Forbes acknowledges her among the world’s ten richest women, with a net worth estimated at US $25.7 billion. She is among the most famous businesswomen in the world.

9. Savitri Jindal & family

Savitri Devi Jindal, an Indian businesswoman and political figure, held the position of chairperson emerita at the O.P. Jindal Group. Additionally, she serves as the president of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College in Agroha. The combined net worth of the Jindal family is approximated at $24.4 billion making her among the richest people in India.

10. Abigail Johnson

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Abigail Pierrepont Johnson, an American billionaire businesswoman, is the granddaughter of the late Edward C. Johnson II, who established Fidelity Investments.

Since 2014, she has held the positions of president and chief executive officer (CEO) at the American investment firm Fidelity Investments (FMR). She also serves as chair of its former sister company, Fidelity International (FIL).

Fidelity was originally founded by her grandfather Edward C. Johnson II. According to Forbes, Johnson’s wealth is estimated to be around $23.5 billion, solidifying her status as one of the world’s richest women and among the most famous American women.

11. Susanne Klatten

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Susanne Hanna Ursula Klatten is a German billionaire heiress, born to Herbert and Johanna Quandt. As of October 2023, Forbes estimates her net worth to be approximately $22.4 billion. This makes her not only the wealthiest woman in Germany but also places her as the 72nd richest individual in the world.

Klatten is the majority shareholder of both BMW Group and Altana. She is also a member of the supervisory boards of both companies. She is known for her business acumen and her commitment to sustainability.

12. Iris Fontbona & family

Iris Balbina Fontbona González is a mining mogul, media proprietor, and billionaire businesswoman from Chile. She inherited Antofagasta PLC from her late husband, Andrónico Luksic Abaroa.

As of 2023, Forbes ranks her as the richest individual in Chile, one of the most affluent people in Latin America, and the twelfth wealthiest woman globally, with an estimated net worth of $20.0 billion.

13. Diane Hendricks

Diane Marie Hendricks is an American billionaire, businesswoman, and film producer hailing from Wisconsin. She was married to the late businessman Ken Hendricks.

Hendricks is the proprietor of the Hendricks Holding Company and serves as the owner and chairperson of ABC Supply. According to Forbes’ estimate in October 2023, her net worth stands at approximately $17.9 billion.

Hendricks is a self-made billionaire and one of the richest women in the world. She is a role model for women in business and an inspiration to many and one of the most famous people from Wisconsin.

14. Vicky Safra & family

Vicky Safra, a billionaire, is a prominent figure in the esteemed Safra family who was born in Greece. As indicated by Forbes’ roster of The World’s Billionaires in October 2023, her wealth is assessed at $17.2 billion.

Safra is the widow of Joseph Safra, one of the richest people in the world before he died in 2020. She inherited her husband’s fortune, which includes stakes in several banks, real estate, and other investments.

15. Renata Kellnerova & family

Renáta Kellnerová, the widow of the late Czech billionaire entrepreneur Petr Kellner, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in March 2021, inherited his substantial legacy.

Petr Kellner established the PPF Group in the early 1990s, evolving it into one of Europe’s largest investment conglomerates, boasting assets valued at approximately 39.7 billion euros by the close of 2020. Kellnerová held a directorship at PPF moravskoslezský investiční fond as from 1993 to 1997.

Following her husband’s untimely demise, she became the principal beneficiary of his 98.93% stake in the PPF Group, consequently becoming the wealthiest Czech citizen. As of 2023, Renáta Kellnerová is listed in Forbes’ Billionaires roster, with a net worth estimated at $16.2 billion, securing the 101st spot and one of the wealthiest people from Czech.

16. Beate Heister

Beate Heister is a wealthy German heiress, known as one of Karl Albrecht’s two children. Karl Albrecht, along with his brother Theo, established the Aldi discount supermarket chain.

In 2022, she ranked among the five wealthiest women globally, as per Forbes. By October 2023, her net worth reached US$15.3 billion, placing her even higher on Forbes’ list of the wealthiest Germans.

17. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken & family

Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken is a wealthy Dutch businesswoman who holds a significant 25% controlling stake in Heineken N.V., the world’s second-largest brewing company.

She stands as the wealthiest individual in the Netherlands and among the most famous Dutch people, boasting a net worth of $12.9 billion, as reported in the Forbes billionaires list of October 2023.

De Carvalho-Heineken inherited her stake in Heineken from her father, Freddy Heineken, in 2002. She has since served on the company’s board of directors and has been active in its management. She is known for her business acumen and her commitment to sustainability

18. Laurene Powell Jobs & family

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Laurene Powell Jobs is a prominent American businesswoman and executive, known for founding and chairing Emerson Collective and XQ Institute. She is the widow of Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., and oversees the Steve Jobs Trust.

Powell Jobs is a significant contributor to Democratic Party candidates. Her wealth is projected to be around $12.7 billion in 2023, firmly establishing her as one of the globe’s most affluent individuals.

19. Kwong Siu-hing

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Kwong Siu-hing, also known as Kwok Kwong Siu-hing, is the influential figurehead of the Kwok family. She commands the conglomerate Sun Hung Kai Properties, which stands as the preeminent property developer in Hong Kong as of 2019 and one of the richest individuals in Hong Kong.

In 2008, Kwong effectively governed approximately 41.53% of SHK Properties’ shares via a family trust, thus earning her the distinction of being the company’s largest shareholder. As of October 2023, Forbes estimates her net worth at 12.0 billion dollars.

20. Christy Walton

Christy Ruth Walton is the widow of John T. Walton, one of the sons of Sam Walton, the creator of Walmart, and the patron of one of the wealthiest families in the world, The Waltons. After her husband’s passing in a plane accident in June 2005, she became the primary inheritor of his wealth, amounting to US$18.2 billion.

Forbes recognized Christy Walton as the world’s wealthiest woman for numerous years. In March 2015, her net worth was approximated at $41.7 billion, derived mainly from her holdings in Walmart and also from her husband’s investment in First Solar.

However, in November 2015, an examination of legal records by Bloomberg disclosed that a significant portion of her husband’s wealth had been passed on to her son, Lukas Walton, leading to an estimated net worth of about US$5 billion. As of October 2023, Forbes estimates her net worth to be US$11.6 billion.

21. Judy Love & Family

Judy Love, alongside her late husband Tom, established the truck stop and convenience store chain known as Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores in 1964. At present, the company is owned by Judy and her four children.

Greg and Frank, their sons, have served as co-CEOs since 2014. The couple initiated their journey by leasing their first gas station in Watonga, Oklahoma, relying on a $5,000 loan from Tom’s parents.

Judy managed the company’s finances and operations until 1975 when she decided to return to college. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has expanded to encompass over 610 stores operating in 41 states, and it boasts estimated revenues of $26.5 billion.

According to Forbes’ calculations as of October 2023, Judy Love’s net worth is estimated at $10.2 billion, and one of the most famous people from Oklahoma.

22. Carrie Perrodo & family

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Ka Yee “Carrie” Wong Perrodo, originally from Hong Kong and now a French citizen, is a billionaire heiress and entrepreneur. She is the proprietor of the oil company Perenco, established by her deceased spouse, Hubert. As of October 2023, Forbes approximates her wealth to be around $10.1 billion. She is one of the most influential French businesspeople.

23. Melinda French Gates

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Melinda French Gates is an American philanthropist who previously worked as a developer and manager for multimedia products at Microsoft. She was also married to Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a billionaire. Forbes magazine has consistently recognized French Gates as one of the most influential women globally.

In the year 2000, she and her then-husband Bill Gates jointly established the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which stood as the largest private charitable organization in the world as of 2015. According to Forbes, as of October 2023, her net worth is estimated to be $10.0 billion.

24. Tanya Saadé Zeenny

Tanya Saadé Zeenny holds the position of Executive Officer at the CMA CGM Group, leads the CMA CGM Foundation, and serves as a member of the CMA CGM Board of Directors.

In 1995, she joined the CMA CGM Group to establish the Corporate Communications department. Throughout the years, she has taken on various crucial roles within the company, including Vice-President of the CMA CGM Foundation, Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board for Group Administration and Facilities Management, and Group Secretary General.

Her appointment to the position of Executive Officer occurred in 2014. As of October 2023, her estimated wealth is valued at $9.8 billion.

25. Ann Walton Kroenke

Ann Walton Kroenke is an American billionaire. She, along with her sister Nancy Walton Laurie, inherited shares from their late father, Bud Walton, who was a brother and early business collaborator of Walmart’s founder, Sam Walton. Ann is the proprietor of the Denver Nuggets in the NBA and the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL.

Her husband, Stan Kroenke, holds the majority ownership and serves as the CEO of the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL, Arsenal in the Premier League, Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer, and Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League.

As of October 2023, Forbes estimates her net worth to be approximately $9.3 billion. She is among the most famous businesspeople of all time.

26. Nancy Walton Laurie

Nancy Walton Laurie is an American billionaire and an inheritor of Walmart’s wealth. Following Bud’s passing, she, along with her sister Ann Walton Kroenke, received a share in Walmart that was valued at over $9 billion. As of October 2023, Forbes estimates her wealth to be around $9.2 billion.

27. Trudy Cathy White

Trudy Cathy White, a native of Georgia, is the only child of Jeannette and S. Truett Cathy, the founders of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Trudy, who works as a salesperson for the family business, has had a variety of jobs inside Chick-fil-A, including becoming a restaurant operator at the age of 19. Her projected net worth as of October 2023 is $9.0 billion. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is one of the most established food industries in the US.

28. Antonia Ax: son Johnson & family

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Antonia Margaret Ax: Son Johnson is the fourth-generation leader of Axel Johnson AB, the family business established by her great-grandfather in 1873. In 1982, she took over the role of board chair from her father for both Axel Johnson AB in Sweden and Axel Johnson Inc. in Stamford, U.S.

In 2013, Forbes ranked Johnson as the third wealthiest Swedish billionaire. As of October 2023, Forbes states her net worth to be $8.8 billion. She also ranks top among the most famous Swedish people.

29. Pamela Mars

Pamela Diane Mars-Wright is an American businesswoman and a billionaire inheritor. She previously served as the board chair of Mars Inc. Additionally, she holds a position on the supervisory board of the Dutch brewing company Heineken International.

Mars-Wright belongs to the fourth generation of the Mars family. Her father, Forrest Mars Jr. (1931–2016), was a prominent figure. She has three sisters: Marijke Mars, Valerie Mars, and Victoria B. Mars.

In 2016, she acquired an approximate 8 percent stake in Mars Inc., which elevated her to billionaire status. According to Forbes, her net worth was reported at $8.7 billion as of October 2023. Along with her sisters, she is among individuals over 50 with inspiring stories.

30. Marijke Mars

Marijke Elizabeth Mars is an American billionaire inheritor and entrepreneur. In March 2018, Forbes estimated her fortune to be $5.9 billion, placing her as the 30th-wealthiest woman globally, a position she shares with her three sisters.

Marijke Mars is part of the fourth generation of the Mars family. Her late father was Forrest Mars Jr. (1931–2016), and she has three sisters: Pamela Mars-Wright, Valerie Mars, and Victoria B. Mars.

In 2016, she inherited an approximate 8 percent stake in Mars Inc., which elevated her to billionaire status. According to Forbes, as of October 2023, her net worth is valued at $8.7 billion.

31. Victoria Mars

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Victoria B. Mars is an American billionaire inheritor and entrepreneur. She previously served as the chairwoman of Mars, Incorporated, and presently holds the position of chair at the Salzburg Global Seminar.

In 2016, she inherited an approximate 8 percent stake in Mars Inc., propelling her into billionaire status. Forbes reports her net worth to be $8.7 billion as of October 2023.

32. Valerie Mars

Valerie Anne Mars is an American billionaire inheritor and entrepreneur. Forbes projected her wealth to be $8.7 billion as of October 2023.

Valerie Mars belongs to the fourth generation of the Mars family. Her late father was Forrest Mars Jr. (1931–2016), and she has three sisters: Marijke Mars, Pamela Mars-Wright, and Victoria B. Mars. In 2016, she inherited an approximate 8 percent stake in Mars Inc., securing her status as a billionaire.

33. Francine von Finck & family

Francine von Finck and her four children inherited their wealth from Francine’s late husband and their father, August von Finck, who passed away at 91 in November 2021. The business that August inherited was initially established by his grandfather, Wilhelm von Finck, in 1870.

August played a pivotal role in the establishment of various enterprises such as Loewenbraeu breweries and the insurance giants Munich Re and Allianz through his Merck Finck & Co. private bank. She is one of the most hardworking women as evidenced by her accomplishments in keeping the family business going.

In 1990, August divested shares of Merck Finck and Allianz to Barclays Bank, subsequently reinvesting the proceeds into a diversified portfolio. As of October 2023, Francine’s net worth is estimated at $8.3 billion.

34. Elisabeth DeLuca & family

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Elisabeth DeLuca, the wife of Fred DeLuca, who co-founded Subway in 1965 with family friend Peter Buck, acquired half of the worldwide successful sandwich business after his death from illness in 2015. Forbes estimates her net worth to be $8.2 billion as of October 2023.

35. Pauline MacMillan Keinath

Pauline MacMillan Keinath is an American billionaire inheritor. She is recognized as the largest individual shareholder in Cargill, an American global food corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware.

In 2014, she held the 16th position among the wealthiest women in the United States. Pauline MacMillan Keinath is believed to possess the largest portion of Cargill, which stands as the world’s foremost food company, with an estimated stake of about 13%.

Her late brother, Whitney MacMillan, served as the final family member to hold the position of CEO before retiring in 1995. The company’s origins trace back to her great-grandfather, W.W. Cargill, who commenced operations with a lone grain warehouse at the terminus of an Iowa railroad line in 1865.

The family still retains ownership of approximately 90% of Cargill. In 2023, the company achieved sales totaling $177 billion across its diverse divisions encompassing food, agriculture, finance, and industry.

By 2022, her wealth had positioned her as the wealthiest individual in Missouri. According to Forbes, her estimated net worth is approximately $8.1 billion as of October 2023.

36. Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson is the granddaughter of Edward Johnson II, the founder of Fidelity Investments in 1946. She is also the sister of Abigail Johnson, who currently serves as the CEO and Chairman of Fidelity.

In 2013, Johnson established Louisburg Farm, a stable focused on show jumping horses located in Wellington, Florida. According to company records filed with the Utah Department of Insurance in 2000, she possesses approximately 6% of FMR. As of October 2023, her estimated net worth stands at about $8.0 billion.

37. Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault

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She is one of the four children of Serge Dassault, who inherited their father’s wealth after his passing in May 2018. Habert previously held the position of president on the supervisory board of the family-controlled conglomerate Dassault Groupe.

However, in 2019, she stepped down from this role. Presently, she serves as the conglomerate’s Director of Communication and Partnership.

Dassault Aviation, a French aerospace company that initially specialized in manufacturing propellers during World War I, was founded by Habert’s grandfather Marcel.

In addition to this, the Dassault family also possesses various other assets including the prominent daily newspaper Le Figaro, vineyards, and a private aerospace company.

Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault has held the position of Group Director of Communication and Patronage since 1998. She began her tenure with the Dassault Group in 1991, initially serving as Deputy Director of Communications.

Before this, she commenced her professional journey as a media planning consultant at DDB Publicité in London. As of October 2023, Forbes estimates her net worth to be approximately $7.8 billion.

38. Zheng Shuliang & family

Zheng Shuliang serves as the vice chairman of China Hongqiao Group, a significant aluminum producer in the country that was established by her late husband, Zhang Shiping.

Zhang, who passed away in 2019, played a pivotal role in elevating Hongqiao into a highly successful enterprise valued in the billions during the era of economic reforms initiated by Deng Xiaoping.

At present, the couple’s son, Zhang Bo, takes the helm of the Hong Kong-listed Hongqiao in Hong Kong, while their daughter, Zhang Hongxia, oversees Weiqiao Textile, another Hong Kong-listed company specializing in textiles. As of October 2023, Zheng is estimated to possess a net worth of $7.7 billion.

39. Marie Besnier Beauvalot

Marie Besnier Beauvalot is a French billionaire inheritor with a substantial ownership stake in Lactalis. In the year 2000, along with her brothers, she inherited complete control of Lactalis.

As of 2023, her estimated wealth is approximately $7.6 billion. Lactalis is renowned for its diverse product range, which includes President Brie, Milkmaid yogurts, and Valbreso Feta, contributing to a total sales figure of $20 billion.

Additionally, the family also possesses interests in Parmalat, a publicly traded Italian company, and Frommageries Bel, a French firm recognized for producing Baby Bel, La Vache Qui Rit, and Boursin cheeses which makes her one of the richest French people in the world. 

40. Kirsten Rausing

Kirsten Elisabet Rausing, DL, is a businesswoman with a one-third ownership stake in the holding company Tetra Laval and one of the most famous people from Sweden. She holds a position on the company’s board, alongside other family members.

In the Forbes 2020 list of The World’s Billionaires, she was listed as the 150th wealthiest individual globally. Alongside her brothers Jörn Rausing and Finn Rausing, she is a board member of Tetra Laval.

Additionally, collectively with her brothers Finn Rausing and Jörn Rausing, they have a 20% ownership in International Flavors & Fragrances, a company that provides scents for various consumer products including carbonated beverages and perfumes. As of 2023, her estimated wealth is approximately $7.6 billion.

41. Randa Duncan Williams

Randa Lynn Williams, an American billionaire from Houston, Texas, inherits a significant portion of the Duncan family wealth primarily held through the family-controlled Enterprise Products.

Together with her three siblings, she collectively holds an equal 8% stake in the family enterprise, with Williams being the sole sibling actively engaged in its management.

Enterprise Products oversees an expansive network, including over 50,000 miles of energy pipelines, natural gas processing plants, and a sizable oil storage facility located along the Gulf Coast. Williams commenced her involvement in the family business in 1994 and took on the roles of president and CEO of Enterprise Products in 2001.

Additionally, she serves as a trustee on the board of Rice University, where she completed her undergraduate studies in 1985. As of October 2023, Forbes estimates her net worth to be around $7.6 billion.

42. Dannine Avara

Dannine Avara, a billionaire inheritor from the Duncan family fortune, derives her wealth primarily from Enterprise Products, a major energy pipeline company that remains under family ownership.

Avara is actively involved in investments. Dannine Avara and her three siblings inherited Enterprise Products Partners, a significant energy pipeline company founded by their late father, Dan Duncan. At one point the most affluent person in Houston, Duncan passed away in 2010 at 77 from a brain hemorrhage.

From a humble start with only $10,000 and a lone truck in 1968, Duncan transformed Enterprise Products into a major player, overseeing an extensive network of over 50,000 miles of pipelines handling natural gas, oil, and petrochemicals.

Among her siblings, Randa Duncan Williams is the sole family representative holding a position on the company’s board. Following her father’s passing, she inherited $3.1 billion.

Because of a temporary repeal of the estate tax law in 2010, both Avara and her brother Scott became the first American billionaires to be exempt from estate tax since its inception. As of 2023, Avara’s net worth is approximated to be $7.5 billion.

43. Milane Frantz

Milane Diane Frantz, a billionaire inheritor, holds her share of the Duncan family wealth through Enterprise Products, which continues to be family-owned. Frantz is actively engaged in investment activities and received an inheritance of $3.1 billion upon her father’s passing.

Thanks to a temporary suspension of the estate tax law in 2010, Frantz made history as the first American billionaire to be exempt from estate tax since its introduction. As of October 2023, her estimated net worth stands at $7.5 billion.

44. Sandra Ortega Mera

Sandra Ortega Mera is a Spanish billionaire heiress, businesswoman, prominent figure in social circles, and one of the most influential women on earth. She is the daughter of Amancio Ortega Gaona and his first wife, Rosalia Mera, who co-founded Inditex, renowned as the parent company of the worldwide fashion brand Zara.

Sandra’s inheritance comes from her mother, Rosalia Mera, a co-founder of Inditex. Unfortunately, Rosalia’s passing in 2013 was unexpected. Sandra is presently Spain’s second-wealthiest person, after her father. She owns approximately 4.5% of Inditex but isn’t actively engaged in the company’s day-to-day activities.

Instead, she devotes her efforts to Fundación Paideia, a non-profit initiated by her mother, which is dedicated to providing vocational training for individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, Sandra holds a 5% stake in the publicly traded pharmaceutical company, PharmaMar, which is currently researching the potential efficacy of one of its cancer drugs against COVID-19.

 Mera holds the distinction of being one of the wealthiest women in Spain and ranks among the world’s most affluent individuals, with a net worth of approximately $7.5 billion as of October 2023, according to Forbes.

45. Rohiqa Cyrus Mistry

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Rohiqa Cyrus Mistry, the wife of the late Cyrus Mistry, who was the younger son of construction magnate Pallonji Mistry, inherited her husband’s shares in the family’s business empire after he tragically passed away in a car accident at the age of 54 in September 2022, just a few weeks following his father’s demise.

The family’s most substantial asset is an 18.4% ownership in Tata Sons, the holding company overseeing the Tata conglomerate. Before his removal in October 2016, her late husband Cyrus held the position of Chairman at Tata Sons for a four-year term.

In the period leading up to his passing, Cyrus, alongside his brother Shapoor Mistry, was actively involved in the process of restructuring the family business, which was burdened with significant debt, involving the sale of key assets. As of October 2023, her net worth stands at $7.5 billion according to Forbes.

46. Wang Laichun

Wang Laichun, a Chinese billionaire, co-founded Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd, commonly known as Luxshare-ICT, an electronics manufacturing firm established in Dongguan, China in 2004.

Luxshare specializes in designing and producing computer cables and is a major assembler of AirPods for Apple. The company went public on the SME board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2010. Before this venture, Wang accumulated a decade of experience at Foxconn.

She partnered with her brother, Wang Laishen, who currently serves as the company’s vice chairman, in founding Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd. As of 2023, Forbes estimates her net worth to be around $7.1 billion.

47. Rekha Jhunjhunwala

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Rekha Jhunjhunwala inherited a sizable stock portfolio from her late husband, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who has been dubbed the “Warren Buffett of India.” This illustrious investor, known for his exceptional financial abilities, died in August 2022 at the age of 62.

Titan, a watch and jewelry company linked with the Tata Group, one of India’s most famous groups, is the portfolio’s most notable listed investment. The late Jhunjhunwala’s timely investments in Star Health and Allied Insurance, as well as Metro Brands, were immensely profitable when both firms went public in 2021.

Her spouse also had significant interests in Akasa Air, a newly founded, low-cost airline that launched in August 2022, just before his death. According to Forbes, Rekha Jhunjhunwala’s estimated net worth as of October 2023 stands at approximately $7.0 billion.

48. Tatyana Bakalchuk

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Tatyana Vladimirovna Bakalchuk is a Russian entrepreneur who founded and oversees Wildberries, the largest online retailer in Russia. She is also Russia’s inaugural self-made female billionaire. As of October 2023, her estimated wealth stands at about $7.0 billion, and ranks among the top Russian wealthiest individuals.

In 2021, the Ukrainian government imposed sanctions on Tatyana, Vladislav Bakalchuk, and Wildberries due to their role in spreading content deemed detrimental to Ukraine.

49. Zhong Huijuan

Zhong Huijuan is a prominent figure in the Chinese pharmaceutical industry and is renowned as a billionaire, standing as the world’s richest self-made woman. She founded and presently serves as the CEO and chair of Hansoh Pharmaceutical, headquartered in Lianyungang, and publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Zhong commands a majority share of the company, with a 66% ownership stake. According to Forbes, in 2021, she was listed as the 89th wealthiest individual on a global scale, possessing a net worth of $19.7 billion. As of October 2023, her estimated net worth stands at $7.0 billion.

50. Tamara Gustavson

Tamara Hughes Gustavson is a prominent American business leader and billionaire and among the richest American people. She is the daughter of B. Wayne Hughes, who co-established Public Storage and served as its chairman.

Gustavson possesses the largest individual stake in Public Storage, with a controlling interest of 11% in the company. She was an integral part of the company’s workforce from 1983 to 2003 and has held a position on its board since 2008.

Furthermore, Gustavson is an active board member of American Homes 4 Rent, a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in single-family rental properties, a venture also initiated by her father.

She assumes the role of a director in the William Lawrence & Blanche Hughes Foundation, an organization committed to advancing research on childhood leukemia. Additionally, she served as a board member at her alma mater, USC, from 2010 to 2020.

Gustavson, along with her family, is the proprietor of Spendthrift Farm, a distinguished breeding ground for thoroughbred racehorses that has been home to ten Kentucky Derby champions.

As of October 2023, Forbes places her at the 339th position on the Forbes 400 list, estimating her net worth to be $7 billion.

Observing women’s ascent in the financial realm, matching their male counterparts challenges traditional norms. In a realm where women were once marginalized in financial influence, the 50 wealthiest women globally now stand as beacons of gender parity and exceptional achievement.

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