As the years passed, women have evolved into a strong, self-made woman. They had asserted themselves, and persist to infiltrate a world ruled by men. We have pulled out 10 of the most outstanding female CEO with a hefty paycheck and net worth. The list shows Oprah Winfrey and Judy Faulker both tied as the most influential and wealthiest business leaders in America.
According to Forbes, there has been a steady increase on women billionaires as compared last year. Women had found their mark to leverage with the big guns. WorldsRichPeople.com has compiled and revealed the top 10 list of wealthiest female CEO in US. Let us all raise our glasses to these right hand women who rule the world.
10. Angela Braley, est. net worth $32.5 Million
Braley served as the CEO of Wellpoint, a US-based health company. She has proved her $32.5 Million net by using her business insight in aiding the company to reach higher market shares and sales.
Editor's Note: Angela Braley has stepped down as Wellpoint's CEO amidst pressure from the investors. She was replaced by Joseph R. Swedish.
9. Cara "Carly" Fiorina, est. net worth $80 Million
Former CEO of both AT&T and Hewlett-Packard, Fiorina has earned her estimated net worth of $80 Million through her hefty paycheck, published books and speaking engagements
8. Irene Rosenfeld, est. net worth $96 Million
Rosenfeld is among one of the most influential women, and made her fortune by climbing the corporate ladder rather than inheriting it. She is currently the CEO of Kraft, and whose net worth is estimated at $96 Million.
7. Carol Bartz, est. net worth $100 Million
Bartz had made a name in a male-dominated field that has definitely earned her a spot here. She boasts of over $100 Million net worth as the CEO of Autodesk and Yahoo. She had gained the respect of his male counterparts and peers by giving amazing results.
6. Indra Nooyi, est. net worth $145 Million
It is no wonder that Indra Nooyi has earned her rank as Forbes world's fifth most powerful women. She was born in India, and had persevered in working with international companies including Motorala. She currently holds the position of PepsiCo's CEO and has amassed a whopping $145 Million net worth.
5. Leslie Blodgett, est. net worth $400 Million
She is the dynamic and creative CEO of Bare Escentuals, a mineral makeup manufacturer. She has earned her right as the CEO with her 23 years of education and experience in the cosmetic industry. Her hard work has paid off, a hefty paycheck with estimated net worth of $400 million.
4. Sarah Blakely, est. net worth $1 Billion
Blakely is the youngest in this list who is still in her 40's. She has a turned a wardrobe drab to wardrobe fab into a very lucrative and successful business called Spanx. Serving as the CEO of Spanx has placed her on this spot with net worth of estimately $1 Billion.
3. Meg Whitman $1.9 Billion
As the CEO of online auction powerhouse, eBay, Whitman has had perks. She is on the board of Procter and Gamble and has a net worth of $1.9 Billion. She is also one of the best paid CEO in America.
1. Judy Faulkner $2.9 Billion
Faulkner is the CEO of Epic Systems and has earned her net worth by using her experience and experience into good use. She has created a product that would transcend time and will still serve a need in the healthcare system for years. She now has a net worth of $2.9 Billion.
1. Oprah Winfrey $2.9 Billion
This household name made millions as a talk show host. But with a strong personality and as a risk taker, Winfrey decided to start her own network, called OWN. This must have been the right move because she evolved from millionaire to billionaire, and has amassed a net worth of $2.9 Billion.
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