The world’s wealthiest women are a powerful force in the global economy. In 2022, the eight richest women in the world have a combined net worth of over $212 billion. At the top of the list is Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, who has a net worth of $76.2 billion.
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the heiress to the L’Oreal cosmetics fortune. She inherited the company from her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, who passed away in 2017. Francoise is the chairwoman of the company and has a 33% stake in the company.
Alice Walton is the second richest woman in the world with a net worth of $70.2 billion. She is the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton and the sister of Walmart CEO Rob Walton. Alice is the chairwoman of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas.
Julia Koch is the third richest woman in the world with a net worth of $60.7 billion. She is the widow of David Koch, who passed away in 2019. Julia inherited her husband’s 42% stake in Koch Industries, the second-largest privately held company in the United States.
Mackenzie Scott is the fourth richest woman in the world with a net worth of $42.7 billion. She is the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and inherited a 4% stake in the company when they divorced in 2019.
Jacqueline Mars is the fifth richest woman in the world with a net worth of $33.8 billion. She is the heiress to the Mars candy fortune and is the chairwoman of the Mars Foundation.
Gina Rinehart is the sixth richest woman in the world with a net worth of $29.1 billion. She is the chairwoman of Hancock Prospecting, an Australian mining company.
Miriam Adelson is the seventh richest woman in the world with a net worth of $28.3 billion. She is the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and inherited his fortune when he passed away in 2021.
Susanne Klatten is the eighth richest woman in the world with a net worth of $23.6 billion. She is the heiress to the BMW fortune and is the chairwoman of the company.
These eight women are the wealthiest women in the world in 2022 and are a powerful force in the global economy. They are proof that women can be successful in business and can be a great source of inspiration for other women.
