Some of the faces in the 2011 Forbes The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list are familiar (hello, Hillary) and some you may have never seen before. But what do an overwhelming percentage of them have in common? They’re wearing pearls in the portrait Forbes used in its list! Continue reading for a full gallery and profiles.
They are politicians, CEOs, bankers, cultural icons, billionaires and entrepreneurs. In addition to that, the most powerful ladies of the world know how to wear the most versatile gem, from simple pearl studs to diamond-embellished pearl drops to multiple-strand pearl necklaces in all colors and shapes. They wear pearls on the red carpet or in colorful native costume, with power suits or baseball caps.
This is a seriously inspirational list. Monarchs, presidents (of countries and universities) CEOs, politicians, activists, celebrities… the list goes on. Check the individual profiles of the ladies and celebrate accomplishment from a feminine perspective.
Hillary Clinton, Dilma Rouseff, Indra Nooyi, Sonia Ghandi, Kathleen Sibelius, Susan Wojcicki, Michelle Bachman, Julia Gillard, Amy Pascal, Gail Kelly, Ellen Kullman, Queen Elizabeth II, Helen Clark, Yingluck Shinawatra, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Lubna S. Olayan, Andrea Jung, Margaret Chan, Miuccia Prada, Denise Morrison, Drew Gilpin Faust, Laura Chincilla, Beth Mooney.
To see Forbes’ methodology for ranking the most powerful women, click here.
Thank you for more wonderful inspirational information. I will enjoy investigating the lives of these interesting women and savoring what pearls of wisdom they have to offer.