The last month begins 2023 and along with it, lists of the most significant characters from around the world for the year.

This time, Forbes has published a list of the 100 most powerful women of 2023, highlighting political names such as Ursula von der Leyen (1st place), Christine Lagarde (2nd place) and Kamala Harris (3rd place)but there are also personalities from the entertainment industry, such as Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey.

In its 2023 edition, Forbes indicated that women’s role in the world declined in the first half of the year, with political leaders Sanna Marin, Jacinda Ardern and Nicola Sturgeon they have lost or resigned their leadership positions in Finland, New Zealand and Scotland.

Except, Susan Wojcicki stepped down as YouTube CEO after nine years at the helm. He did the same Martina Merz, CEO of the German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp.

And not only that, but each of these positions he was replaced by a man.

However, the magazine emphasizes that with the arrival of summer, women’s power resumed its development when Robin Grew (83rd place) became the first woman to lead an all-male band and a US Army veteran. Debra Crew (79th place) led by alcohol giant Diageo.

Additionally, American singer Taylor Swift has undoubtedly made a global impact this year. (5th place)and then Beyoncé (42nd place) And Barbie (100th place) generated billions of dollars in consumer spending.

As every year, the Forbes list was determined by four main indicators: money, media, influence and spheres of influence.

Result: 100 women that shape the policies, products and political struggles that shape our world.