The World's 100 Most Powerful Women

By Caroline Howard, Michael K Ozanian , Meghan Casserly| Jun 27, 2013

A ranking—based on dollars, media momentum and impact—of women who are redefining power and transforming the world

Our mission is to redefine power. And that’s precisely what this year’s class of women is doing. These are the top politicians and CEOs, activist billionaires and celebrities who matter, and entrepreneurs and philanthropists who are transforming the world—all ranked by dollars, media momentum and impact.

For the list: Most Powerful Women