Queens Of Wealth: A Look At The World’s 10 richest women

Women have truly broken the glass ceiling and are achieving heights in almost every field professionally and have made it to multiple positions on the list of the richest women in the world.

The Forbes 2024 list of the world’s richest women highlights the amazing wealth and power of these ten incredible women who have built their wealth through a mix of inheritance, being business savvy, and also philanthropy.

Their fortunes lie in different sectors, such as cosmetics, retail, shipping, and finance.

This list showcases the success of women who not only inherited their fortunes but have also been major players in their domains.

From Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, heiress to the L’Oréal fortune, to Savitri Jinda.

These women are the epitome of financial success and power. Here are the 10 richest women in the world according to Forbe.

With a massive net worth of $99.5 billion, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is the richest woman in the world. She is the granddaughter of L’Oréal founder Eugène Schueller, she and her family also own over a third of the company. Bettencourt Meyers serves as the chairwoman of the family holding company and has played a significant role in the company’s growth and success. Her fortune has seen a substantial increase and made her a prominent figure in the beauty industry

Alice Walton is the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Unlike her brothers, who are actively involved in the business, Alice has focused on the arts. She founded the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, which houses an impressive collection of American art and has a net worth of $72.3 billion. Her wealth primarily comes from her stake in Walmart, the world’s largest retailer.

Julia Koch inherited her fortune from her late husband, David Koch, who was a co-owner of Koch Industries. She and her three children own a 42% stake in the company, which is involved in various industries, including chemicals, energy, and manufacturing. Julia Koch has a net worth of $64.3 billion and is also popular for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in the fields of health and education.

Jacqueline Mars is an heiress to the Mars Inc. fortune, the company known for its confectionery products like M&M’s and Snickers. She owns an estimated one-third of the company, which was founded by her grandfather, Frank Mars. Jacqueline Mars has been actively involved in the company’s operations and has a net worth of $38.5 billion, she is also known for her philanthropic work in the areas of education and the arts

MacKenzie Scott has a net worth of $36.5 billion and is known for her philanthropic efforts, having donated billions of dollars to various causes, including education, racial equality, and public health. Her commitment to giving back has made her one of the most influential philanthropists in the world. She is the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and received a portion of Amazon shares as part of their divorce settlement.

Savitri Jindal is the chairperson emeritus of the OP Jindal Group, a conglomerate with interests in steel, power, and infrastructure. Under her leadership, the company has continued to grow and expand its operations, making her one of the wealthiest women in India with a net worth of $33.5 billion. She inherited her fortune from her late husband, Om Prakash Jindal, who founded the group.

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant co-founded the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) with her husband, Gianluigi Aponte. MSC is one of the world’s largest shipping companies, and Rafaela has played a crucial role in its growth and success. She is the richest self-made woman on the Forbes list, with a net worth of $33.1 billion.

Miriam Adelson has a net worth of $32 billion, she is a physician and philanthropist and is known for her contributions to medical research and education. Her wealth is primarily derived from the casino and resort industry. She is the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and has inherited her fortune from her late husband, who was the founder and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corporation.

Gina Rinehart is the chairperson of Hancock Prospecting, a mining company founded by her father, Lang Hancock. She has significantly expanded the company’s operations, making it one of the largest mining companies in Australia. She has a net worth of $30.8 billion and her wealth comes from her stakes in iron ore and coal projects, and she is known for her strong advocacy for the mining industry.

Abigail Johnson is the CEO of Fidelity Investments, a financial services company founded by her grandfather, Edward C. Johnson II. She has been with the company for over three decades and has played a key role in its growth and success, she has a net worth of $29 billion, and under her leadership, Fidelity has become one of the largest asset management firms in the world, managing trillions of dollars in assets.