Discover the 10 pioneering women CEOs leading some of the world’s biggest companies on the 2025 Forbes Global 2000 list. A look at their power, influence, and achievements.
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Top 10 Women CEOs of the 2025
In the heavily male-dominated world of corporate leadership, a group of pioneering women are not just participating; they are leading. The 2025 Forbes Global 2000 list highlights the world’s top-performing public companies, and at the helm of some of the most influential are these ten exceptional female CEOs. From Wall Street banking to global automotive giants, their leadership is shaping the future of business. Here’s a look at the women setting the agenda in 2025.
1. Jane Fraser
- Title: CEO, Citigroup
- Global 2000 Rank: 22
- Industry: Banking & Financial Services
- Highlights: Fraser made history in March 2021 as the first woman to lead a major Wall Street bank. She was also ranked 10th on Forbes’s list of the World’s Most Powerful Women in 2024.
2. Safra A. Catz
- Title: CEO, Oracle
- Global 2000 Rank: 66
- Industry: IT Software & Services
- Highlights: A self-made billionaire, Catz has been Oracle’s CEO since 2014 and is known for leading the company’s aggressive acquisition strategy, overseeing more than 130 deals. Her net worth was $2.9 billion as of June 2025.
3. Tricia Griffith
- Title: CEO and President, Progressive Insurance
- Global 2000 Rank: 95
- Industry: Insurance
- Highlights: Appointed in 2016, Griffith became the first woman to lead Progressive Insurance. She ranked 56th on the Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women 2024 list.
4. Gail K. Boudreaux
- Title: CEO and President, Elevance Health
- Global 2000 Rank: 98
- Industry: Drugs & Biotechnology
- Highlights: Boudreaux has led Elevance Health (formerly Anthem) since 2017. The company is one of the largest health insurers in the U.S., serving over 110 million people. She was ranked 11th on the Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women 2024 list.
5. Magda Chambriard
- Title: CEO, Petrobras
- Global 2000 Rank: 99
- Industry: Oil & Gas
- Highlights: Chambriard took the helm of Brazil’s state-run oil giant in May 2024, becoming only the second woman to lead the company.
6. Mary Barra
- Title: Chair and CEO, General Motors (GM)
- Global 2000 Rank: 102
- Industry: Automotive
- Highlights: A true GM veteran, Barra became the first woman to lead one of the big three U.S. automakers in 2014. She also ranked 5th on the Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women 2024 list.
7. Gunjan Kedia
- Title: President & CEO, U.S. Bancorp
- Global 2000 Rank: 109
- Industry: Banking
- Highlights: Kedia was appointed CEO in April 2025 after joining U.S. Bancorp in 2016. In 2024, she was featured on Forbes’ 50 Over 50: Investment list.
8. Tan Su Shan
- Title: CEO, DBS
- Global 2000 Rank: 113
- Industry: Banking
- Highlights: Su Shan became CEO in March 2025, reportedly the first woman to lead Southeast Asia’s largest bank. Before joining DBS, she held senior roles at Morgan Stanley and Citibank.
9. Catherine MacGregor
- Title: CEO, ENGIE
- Global 2000 Rank: 159
- Industry: Utilities
- Highlights: When MacGregor became CEO of the French energy giant in 2021, she was the only woman at the helm of a company on France’s CAC-40 stock index. She ranked 20th on the Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women 2024 list.
10. Julie Sweet
- Title: Chair & CEO, Accenture
- Global 2000 Rank: 160
- Industry: IT Software & Services
- Highlights: Sweet has served as CEO of Accenture since 2019 and also serves on the World Economic Forum Board of Trustees. She was ranked 7th on the Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women 2024 list.
These ten leaders are not just occupying the corner office; they are redefining what it means to be a powerful executive in the 21st century. Their strategic vision, resilience, and influence are driving some of the world’s most important companies forward, paving the way for the next generation of women in business.
Noureldin, Ola. “Forbes Global 2000: Top 10 Women CEOs.” Forbes Middle East, July 2025, s. 14+.
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