7 Women Who Currently Command The Most Influence In The World!

BENGALURU: Women are powerful in all walks of life—business, politics, entertainment and technology. We will spotlight some of them who are breaking barriers and transforming industries, countries and companies. Business insider has come up with a list of women of stature from around the world, according to msn.com.

Angela Merkel (Chancellor Of Germany):

Education - Master of Science, Leipzig University; Doctorate, Leipzig University.
Citizenship - Germany.

In November 2005, Angela Merkel, leader of the Christian Democratic Party became the first woman chancellor in Germany’s male-dominated political arena. The conservative leader has helped in shaping the European Union and is a strong proponent of austerity reforms among member countries. Since WWII, only two other German leaders Konrad Adenauer and Helmut Kohl have been chancellor for three terms.

Jannet Yellen (Chair, Federal Reserve, Washington, U.S.):
Education - Bachelor of Arts/Science, Brown University; Doctorate, Yale University.
Citizenship – United States.

In February this year, American economist Janet Yellen became the first woman to head the U.S. Federal Reserve, the country’s central banking system. After holding the position of vice-chair from 2010 to 2014, she was voted in as the 15th chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Since assuming office, she has spoken on several occasions about the country’s economic outlook and its need to reduce unemployment.

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