Forbes, the American economic magazine, announced on the 7th that it has 100 of the most influential women in the world. Was selected as No. 1 for the first time.
Forbes, an American economic magazine, annually announces women who are active in various fields such as business and politics as "the 100 most influential women in the world."
For the first time, MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was ranked number one in the rankings announced on the 7th.
Scott is known as a philanthropist, working on activities to help people who are financially in need due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and last year, $ 5.8 billion, or more than 650 billion yen in Japanese yen, became about 500 organizations. It means that you donated.
"She is the third wealthiest woman in the world, but she is determined to donate in a meaningful and innovative way," Forbes said.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who had been number one in this ranking for ten consecutive years until last year, has been removed from the ranks following her retirement.
In addition, Vice President Harris of the United States is in second place, and President Christine Lagarde of the Central Bank of Europe is in third place.
From Japan, Tokiko Shimizu, who became the first female director of the Bank of Japan, is ranked 55th, and Governor Yuriko Koike of Tokyo is ranked 59th.