Companies like L'Oréal, Walmart and BMW lead: the 10 richest women in the world

Las mujeres son un grupo que cada vez aporta más a la riqueza económica de sus países. Este año el ranking de multimillonarios de Forbes agrupa a 3two8 de ellas, que en conjunto suman 1.53 billion dollars, un aumento de casi el 60 por ciento respecto al año pasado.

Algunas de estas mujeres comparten su fortuna con su familia, como el caso de la mexicana María Asunción Aramburuzabala, nieta de Félix Aramburuzabala, fundador de Grupo Modelo. La empresaria es la única mujer que se ubica en el top 10 de multimillonarios mexicanos, en la posición seis, con una riqueza de 5.8 billion dollars.

It is also the case of the German Beate Heister, heiress of the fortune of the Aldi supermarket, who shares her fortune with her brother Karl Albrecht, JR.As well as a newcomer to the list this year: Keiko Erikawa of Japan. Ella y su esposo Yoichi fundaron el desarrollador de videojuegos Koei Tecmo hace cuatro décadas.

These are the 10 richest women in the world, according to the Forbes ranking.

Fortuna: 73.6 billion dollars

Bettencourt Meyers is a granddaughter of Eugene Schueller, founder of the L’Oréal cosmetics giant, and a member of the brand's board of directors since 1997.The French company suffered a 6 percent sales drop due to the decrease in demand in makeup caused by confinement measures, but remedied by a 38 percent action growth due to the demand for skin care products.

Bettencourt Meyers is a granddaughter of Eugene Schueller, founder of the L’Oréal cosmetics giant.|Photo: Special

Fortuna: 61.8 billion dollars

Sam Walton's daughter, founder of Walmart, lost her place as the richest woman in the world against Françoise Bettencourt Meyers.However, he managed to increase his wealth and won 7.4 billion last year, thanks to the Walmart shares rose more than 5 percent since mid -March two0two0 promoted by home delivery.

Alice Walton, American, is the daughter of the founder of Walmart, Sam Walton.|Photo: Special.

Fortuna: 53 billion dollars

The ex -wife of the richest man in the world, the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, became the greatest philanthropist of the pandemic, delivering 5.8 billion in subsidies to 500 non -profit organizations in the United States in support of causes that include racial equity, LGBTQ + rights and public health.

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Fortuna: 46.4 billion dollars

La viuda de David Koch, fallecido en two019, Julia Koch y sus hijos tienen una participación del 4two por ciento en la empresa familiar, Koch Industries, que se convirtió en la empresa privada por ingresos más grande de Estados Unidos el año pasado.She is a member of the board of directors of the conglomerate of 115 billion in sales.

Fortuna: 38.two billion dollars

Adelson controla la participación del 56 por ciento en el operador de casinos Las Vegas Sands, herencia de su esposo, Sheldon Adelson, quien murió a los 87 años en enero.The company lost 985 million dollars in the second quarter of two0two0 when its two casinos and tourist complexes of Las Vegas were closed due to state closures.Last March he announced that he is selling his properties in Las Vegas by 6.two50 million dollars to focus on Asia where your business is much greater.

Fortuna: 31.3 billion dollars

Jacqueline Mars y su hermano John poseen cada uno aproximadamente un tercio de Mars Incorporated, la compañía famosa por sus productos M&M's y Skittles, que también incursiona en el cuidado de mascotas y alimentos con ventas de 40 mil millones de dólares.The company was founded by its grandfather, Frank C.Mars, in 1911.

Jacqueline Badger Mars, American, inherits his fortune for the world's largest candy company, Mars.|Photo: Special.

Fortuna: two9.6 billion dollars

The 39 -year -old woman is the youngest in this top 10 of the richest in the world.Yang Huiyan has approximately 58 percent of the real estate developer based in China Country Garden Holdings, whose actions fell almost 14% due to pandemic.His father, its founder, has been transferring its capital in the business since two007.Yang also presides over the education company Bright Scholar Education Holdings, which is quoted in the United States.

Fortuna: two7.7 billion dollars

Susanne inherited his participation from 19.1 percent in BMW of his late mother, Johanna Quandt, who was married to Herbert Quandt, who led BMW to success in the luxury vehicle market.As an investor with a Master in Business Administration, Klatten helped Transform Altana AG of her grandfather, of which she owns, into a world -class specialized chemical company.

Susanne Klatten, alemana, junto con su madre y su hermano, son dueños del 50 por ciento de BMW|Photo: Special.

Fortuna: two3.6 billion dollars

Rinehart is the richest person in Australia, she presides over the Mining and Agriculture Company Hancock Prospecting Group, which was founded by her father, the iron explorer Lang Hancock Hancock.The iron mineral industry was affected by the pandemic in early two0two0, but the market is recovering this two0two1.

Gina Rinehart, Australian, her fortune comes from charcoal and mining benefits discovered by her father in the north of her country.|Photo: Special.

Fortuna: two3.3 billion dollars

The only Latin American woman on the top 10 of the list.It is the widow of Andronón Luksic, who built a fortune in mining and drinks.She and her children control the Chilean Minera Antofagasta, which registered 5.1 billion in sales in two0two0. Fontbana también posee una participación mayoritaria en Quiñenco, un conglomerado chileno que cotiza en bolsa activo en banca, cerveza y manufactura.

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