Top 10 Impactful Women Leaders: Global Edition - 2025

All over the world, women are redefining leadership—shattering glass ceilings, transforming industries, and driving substantial change in business, technology, education, health care, government, and more. The emergence of powerful women leaders is more than a change in numbers; it is an extraordinary shift in how leadership is thought about and executed. With vision, compassion, determination, and a strong passion for shared growth, women leaders are building spaces that inspire teams, drive innovation, and achieve outcomes that extend beyond profit.

This special Edition showcases women leaders who have not just reached the pinnacle but are actually rewriting the rules of the game. They are leaders who turn problems into opportunities in managing crises, crafting organizations fit for the future, and developing the next generation of game-changers. Their stories capture the convergence of individual grit and leadership vision, underpinned by values that place people, planet, and progress above everything.

From the boardrooms of corporations to community-based initiatives, the women in this edition are perfect examples of leading with purpose. They are CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Founders, Managing Directors—each making their own distinctive mark on their communities and industries. In a world that is calling for more adaptive, transparent, and ethical leaders, these women are demonstrating what's possible when courage is combined with competence. As they journey, we trace the changing world of leadership and the profound influence women are having internationally. Their actions, voices, and accomplishments remind us that true progress is purposeful, inclusive, and driven by those willing to lead with courage.

In this issue, The Global Women Leader magazine brings a spotlight of ‘Impactful Women Leaders: Global Edition’ featuring leaders who are domineers of change in the corporate realm across the globe. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.