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Fortune's 2024 list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Business names Mary Barra as the top honoree.

Awards | Dated: 15 Oct 2024

On October 2, 2024, Fortune, an American global business magazine, released its latest list of the 100 Most Powerful Women (MPW) in Business for 2024. This list highlights 100 prominent businesswomen from various sectors, including finance, technology, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, energy, and more.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- This marks the 27th edition of the Fortune MPW list, featuring women from six continents, 19 countries and territories, and 14 different industries.
- Mary Barra, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of General Motors (GM) based in the United States, topped the 2024 MPW in Business list, making this her 13th appearance on the list.

💡 Other Important Facts:

According to the latest rankings, Karen S. Lynch, President and CEO of CVS Health Corporation, a leading health solutions company in the USA, has been ranked second globally. She is followed by Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup Inc., a multinational investment bank and financial services company based in New York City, who ranks third. Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture Plc, is ranked fourth.

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Who recently topped Fortune's 2024 list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Business?

Correct Answer: Mary Barra

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