It’s that time of year again – Forbes releases their annual list of the “Most Powerful People in the World”. As usual, there are a lot of people and companies in the top 10 that you may not be familiar with. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the more interesting entries on this year’s list and explain who they are and why they’re so powerful.
Forbes Releases
The Forbes “Most Powerful People in the World” list has once again stirred up controversy and discussion. The list, released Wednesday, features a number of familiar faces, as well as a few new names. Microsoft’s Bill Gates remains at the top of the list for a record-tying sixth year, but there are some notable changes in the rankings.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is now number two on the list, displacing Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg drops one spot to third place, while Google’s Larry Page falls to fourth place. Fifty-six-year-old Gates is listed as worth $79 billion and Cook is worth $75 billion.
The biggest change on the list comes at number five, where Tesla CEO Elon Musk moves into the top spot after being dethroned last year by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Musk’s fortune jumped by $5 billion to an estimated $21.8 billion. He has been focused on expanding Tesla’s electric car business and development of his own solar roof product.
Some other notable names on the list include Oprah Winfrey (10th place),Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg (3rd place), Disney CEO Robert Iger (4th place), Google CEO Larry Page (4th place) and Uber CEO Travis Kalanick (8th place).
The Forbes list has long been a source of controversy, with some accusing it of promoting a elitist attitude. Some people have also questioned the accuracy of the list, arguing that it includes too many people who are not actually powerful.
Who made the Forbes’ Most Powerful People in the World list?
Forbes released its annual list of the world’s most powerful people on Wednesday, and, unsurprisingly, there were a few familiar faces — like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos — mixed in with a few newcomers (like Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg). Here are five takeaways from the list:
1. The Trump Administration is No. 1 on the list for the second year in a row.
2. China continues to dominate as the world’s biggest economy, with its members occupying seven of the top 10 spots.
3. Education plays an important role in Forbes’ ranking system: Four of the five youngest people on the list are from China, and all five are entrepreneurs.
4. Women make up nearly half of this year’s list (48%), up from 41% last year. And while they still lag behind men when it comes to holding top jobs (only 19% of CEOs are women), they’re making progress.
5. America’s dominance is waning a bit: The U.S. now has only three of the world’s 25 most powerful people, down from four last year and five in 2016.
Who are the top most powerful people in the world?
The Forbes “Most Powerful People in the World” list has once again put together an impressive group of individuals that have captured the attention of many. The list is topped by Bill Gates, with his fortune totaling $84.7 billion, as well as being the richest man in the world. Second on the list is Jeff Bezos, with a net worth of $60.2 billion. Third is Amancio Ortega, owner of Zara clothing stores who has a net worth of $53.3 billion. Close behind these three are Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Amancio Ortega and Mexican entrepreneur Carlos Slim Helu, all with a net worth of over $50 billion.
Despite there being some notable changes at the top of the list, such as Mark Zuckerberg moving down one spot to fourth, overall it is a very similar group of people to last year’s edition. With the exception of Zuckerberg, all of last year’s top five have remained in place this time around. Interestingly enough, three out of this year’s five newcomers are women: Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg (#3), Oprah Winfrey (#5) and Melinda Gates (#6). Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo, rounds out the top 10.
What are some of the key takeaways from the Forbes’Most Powerful People in the World list?
There is no one definitive answer to this question, as the Forbes list is based on a number of different factors. However, some key takeaways from the list include that there are more women than men on the list, and that there is a growing number of billionaires from outside of traditional economic hubs. Additionally, the list includes a number of leaders in technology and entertainment industries.
Conclusion
The Forbes ‘Most Powerful People in the World’ list is one of the most widely-read and discussed lists in the business world. This year, there were a few changes to the list, with some big names moving up and down. However, many of last year’s top dogs made it onto this year’s list as well – so don’t be surprised if you’ve heard of a few of these people before!