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Jeff Bezos and Mackenzie Scott Photo: Reuters
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For the first time in 11 years, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has not topped the list of the 100 most influential women in the world, compiled by contributors to the American magazine “Forbes”.
Merkel is not at the top of the rankings for the first time since 2010 and for the third time since 2004. In addition, this year Merkel is not included in this ranking at all, BTA reports.
First place this year goes to Mackenzie Scott, who is the ex-wife of the head of the American corporation “Amazon” Jeff Bezos. The magazine reports that her contribution to charity is estimated at more than $ 8.5 billion. In addition, non-profit organizations to which Scott donates funds have full control over how to use these donations.
Second on the list is US Vice President Kamala Harris. She is the first woman and the first African-American to hold the US vice presidency.
Third is the President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde, who until 2019 headed the International Monetary Fund. She is the first woman to hold these positions.
This year, the 100 most influential women in the world include European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva, who ranks 22nd, and the Queen. of Britain’s Elizabeth II, as well as tennis player Serena Williams and singers Beyonce and Taylor Swift.
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