The 10 Most Powerful Women In The World 2014

The age when only men commanded top positions of power and influence have faded into darkness. As a matter of fact, there are several woman leaders who wield more power and influence than their male counterparts. The empowerment of women is extremely essential to breed a society replete with peace and happiness. It is undeniable that some of these world's most powerful women have transformed societies with their eminent human ethics, values and most importantly, leadership. In this article, we look at the world's most powerful women. This list of world's most powerful women not only include women from the political landscape but from the industrial arena as well.

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Let us now look at the list of world's most powerful women. Amongst them are some of the world's most influential women as well.

Here are the 10 most powerful women in the world. We look at the most influential women in ascending order of the influence and power they command. Read on...

Indra Nooyi, Chairman, Pepsico

Indra Nooyi, as Chief Financial Officer of Pepsico in 2001, enabled Pepsico's shares by a whopping 72 percent and doubled its revenue as per statistics recorded to this day. She is currently the chairperson and CEO of Pepsico- the second biggest food and beverage company on the planet. For 4 years from 2006 to 2010, Nooyi was #1 on the Fortune list of most influential business leaders in the world. Currently, she comes 10th on the list.

Virginia Rometty, CEO, IBM

Beginning her career as a Systems Engineer with IBM, Virginia Rometty rose up the ranks to become CEO of the tech giant in 2012. She is the first woman to head IBM since its formation. In 2012, she was #1 on the list of most powerful business women in the world.

Sheryl Sandburg, Chief Operating Officer, FACEBOOK

At 44, Sheryl Sandburg is easily the most powerful businesswoman on the planet. She negotiated a stake in Facebook and became the first woman member on the board after being unanimously elected by board members. Her career spanned a good deal of time in politics as well with Ms Sandberg serving as Chief Of Staff to the United State's Treasury Secretary from 1996-2001. She then joined as Vice President, Global sales and Operation, Google Inc before moving to Facebook in 2008.

Park Geun-hye, President, South Korea

Park Geun-hye, the 62 year old President of South Korea comes 7th on the list. She is the daughter of strongman park Chung-hee who ruled South Korea for 16 years from 1963-79. Park Geun-hye, in 2013 when she assumed office, became the first woman President of South Korea.

Michelle Obama, First Lady, United States of America

As first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama stands 6th on the list. A graduate from Harvard, Michelle Obama was active as an attorney lawyer before Barack Obama became President of the United States.

Melinda Gates, 49.

Melinda Gates, the biggest philanthropist in the world, founded the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation in the year 1998 with her husband Bill Gates. With a worth of over 3 Billion dollars, the Bill and Melinda gates foundation has disbursed almost 25 Billion dollars in grants for development. Melinda Gates is 5th on the list.

Christine Lagarde, Chairman, IMF

Christine Lagarde, 58, is chairman of the International Monetary Fund. She previously held office as France's Finance Minister. The IMF has a membership of 198 countries and approves loans in billions of dollars to ravaged and battered economies. It also monitors and regulates the trading of foreign currency to a large extent. She is 4th on the list.

Dilma Rousseff, Brazilian President

The 66 year old Brazilian President comes third on the list of the world's most powerful women. She became the first woman to hold office in 2011.

Janet Yellen, Chair of the US Federal Reserve

Janet Yellen, 67, comes second on the list of most powerful women in the world. She is currently the chairman of the United States Federal Reserve. Sworn in on the 3rd of February 2014, she is the first ever woman to head the most influential and powerful central bank on the globe.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor

Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany, is the most powerful woman in the world. Quite expectedly, the illustrious leader has been at the top of list for a whopping 8 years. Recently, Ms. Merkel won her third term as Chancellor of Germany.