It’s one thing to have money. It’s another thing to have everyone’s respect. But, you can definitely call the shots when you’re considered one of the most powerful.

 

Women have always held a secondary place in the world when it came to business and politics.  Slowly but surely, women have been planting their stake by becoming more influential and business savvy. Many would think Queen Elizabeth or Oprah would be considered powerful.  Don’t get us wrong, they are.  But according to Forbes, there’s only four women who ranked among the “World’s Most Powerful People”.

 

Meet the Real Boss Ladies…

 

 #64 – Jill Abramson, 58, is the first lady to EVER run one of the largest newspapers in the world.  She’s the Executive Editor of the New York Times.  Annual earnings are unknown.

 

 

 

 

  #16 – Hillary Clinton, 64,  is the Secretary of State for the United States of America.  Annual earnings, $191,300.

 

 

 

 

  #11 – Sonia Gandhi, 65, is India’s most powerful politician.  She is the President of the Indian National Congress.  Annual earnings are unknown.

 

 

 

 

 #4 – Angela Merkel, 57, is the Chancellor of Germany and listed as the most powerful woman in the world.  Annual earnings , $303,800.