The 2026 Fortune Most Powerful Women list is here—and 11 CFOs made the cut
The 2026 Fortune Most Powerful Women list has been released, featuring leaders from 94 companies. Citigroup's Jane Fraser tops the list, marking a significant achievement as the first woman to lead a major U.S. bank. The list highlights the prominence of women in finance and technology, with 11 CFOs recognized among the honorees.
- ▪The 2026 Fortune Most Powerful Women list includes leaders from 94 companies with a combined 11.8 million employees.
- ▪Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup, is the first new No. 1 since 2024 and has led Citi's stock to rise over 90% since her appointment.
- ▪The list features 11 CFOs, showcasing the influence of women in finance and technology.
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The 2026 Fortune Most Powerful Women list was released this morning. The women on the global list are leaders at 94 companies with a combined 11.8 million employees and $7.3 trillion in annual revenue.Recommended Video Earning the top spot is Citigroup chair and CEO Jane Fraser—the first new No. 1 since 2024. Fraser became the first woman to lead a major U.S. bank in 2021, and Citi’s stock is up more than 90% since her appointment, including nearly 80% in the past 12 months. She ranked No. 3 on the 2025 list. You can read more in Fortune‘s feature on Fraser. Collectively, the women on this year’s MPW list hold 180 board seats and work across 20 countries and territories. Behind the U.S., the countries with the most honorees are China, with nine, and France and the U.K., with six each.
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