Who runs the world? Girls! So, it’s no surprise that many of them have made a fortune in various industries, finding their place among the wealthiest people in the world.
Here is the list of the 15 wealthiest women in the world. While some inherited their fortunes, they reached this spot because of their knowledge, experience, and achievements.
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is currently the richest woman globally, with a net worth of $77.8 billion. She inherited her fortune from her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, heiress to the L’Oreal fortune.
Alice Walton is an American businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the daughter of Sam Walton, founder of Walmart. Her brother, Samuel Robson “Rob” Walton, has been chairman since 1988 and CEO since 1992.
Scott is an American author, businessperson, and philanthropist who is also the founder and CEO of Bystander Revolution, a social media company that promotes online civility.
Julia Koch is a businesswoman with an estimated net worth of $52.1 billion. She made her fortune in the oil and gas industry, founding her own company in 1980.