The top 10 global women in business are shaping the future of industries in ways that were once unimaginable. Across sectors, they are leading companies, driving innovation, and creating opportunities that impact economies worldwide. From technology and finance to sustainability and healthcare, their work is transforming the way we live and do business.
As we celebrate Women’s Day, we take a moment to recognize ten women who are making a lasting impact in their fields. Each of them has built something remarkable—whether it’s a groundbreaking startup, a successful corporation, or a movement that challenges the status quo. Their journeys are different, but they all share a common thread: perseverance, vision, and a commitment to change. The top 10 global women in business are not just thriving in their respective fields; they are redefining leadership on a global scale.
Top 10 Global Women in Business Impacting the Business Landscape in 2025
This women’s day, let’s talk about the women leaders who are shaping the business landscape in their own unique ways. Let’s get to the top 10 global women in business below:
1. Dr. Tina D. Lewis | The BottomLine Queen – A Global Visionary Business Leader
Dr. Tina, affectionately known as “The BottomLine Queen,” is a visionary business leader with a network and meetings with global icons, including Richard Branson, Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America. As the driving force behind The 6-Figure Incubator, she empowers entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom through dynamic coaching and mentorship. Dr. Tina’s dynamic coaching and mentorship empowers ambitious minds to break barriers and achieve financial freedom. Her journey from earning the first six figures in record-breaking time to receiving awards for top recruiting and income producing is a living testament to her extraordinary business insight and leadership.
As an International Certified Global Speaker, Dr. Tina captivates audiences worldwide with her powerful, transformational messages. Moreover, as the creator and host of GLOBALcon, an international conference designed to inspire and equip women leaders from all walks of life, her voice resonates with entrepreneurs, executives, and visionaries alike, making her a sought-after keynote speaker.
Driven by her passion for empowering women, Dr. Tina founded Global Women Speakers, a professional organization dedicated to positioning women on global stages, enabling them to share their message, sell their products worldwide, and travel internationally. Her leadership has catapulted countless women into influential roles, helping them amplify their voices and achieve global recognition. But Dr. Tina’s commitment to impact and women empowerment doesn’t stop there. As a teenage mom turned entrepreneurial icon, she often declares, “Entrepreneurship saved my life.” Her journey fuels her mission to uplift the next generation, leading to the creation of the Her Business Matters Foundation, a non-profit organization empowering young girls aged 9 -19 in mastering S.E.L.F – STEM/AI, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Financial Literacy.
Her mantra, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me—but not just for me,” reflects her belief in leadership through service and global impact. For Dr. Tina, entrepreneurship is more than a career—it’s a transformative journey of empowerment, influence and simply just in her DNA. This philosophy has earned her international acclaim in countries, including the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Tina was awarded the Middle East Summit of Excellence Award, and honored as “Woman of the Year!”
According to Dr. Tina, Women’s Month is a celebration of strength, resilience, and progress. It honors the trailblazers who paved the way and inspires future generations to dream without limits. Dr. Tina reflects, “To me, it’s a powerful reminder that we are the architects of change, united by purpose, and destined to redefine unlimited possibilities.”
As a strategic philanthropist, Dr. Tina continues to give back, contributing to educational initiatives, entrepreneurial training, and community development programs worldwide. She believes in creating a legacy of leadership, influence, and impact that inspires generations. Dr. Tina D. Lewis is not just a business leader—she is a global phenomenon. Her story of resilience, vision, and empowerment continues to inspire entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers worldwide. She is proof that with determination and purpose, greatness is achievable.
2. Dina Tahboub | Results-Driven Wealth Management Professional
Dina Tahboub, a passionate Wealth Manager, specializes in managing the wealth and investment portfolios of high-net-worth individuals. Her commitment to excellence in this field has shaped her unique journey from Jordan in the Middle East to Switzerland. With more than two decades of extensive experience in private banking and investment across top global banks, she has earned recognition as a “strong and significant asset in the wealth management industry.”
Dina has always been passionate about wealth management, finance, entrepreneurship, business, and women’s leadership and empowerment. She began her professional journey at global banks in Jordan and steadily climbed the ranks in this field with passion and enthusiasm. She reflects, “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally; it comes from what you do consistently.”
In 2018, Dina moved to Geneva to join the Global Wealth Management division at UBS Bank; the largest asset manager in Switzerland. During her time at UBS, she was certified as a Wealth Management Advisor by the SAQ Swiss Association for Quality. She was also nominated by UBS Bank’s management as a financial ambassador to the Middle East, a role in which she led and empowered women in finance.
As a UBS Ambassador, Dina played a crucial role in women’s empowerment in finance, helping women enhance their financial confidence and decision-making. She also worked on educating women in the Middle East on managing their assets, investing wisely, diversifying their portfolios, and optimizing asset allocation to meet their financial needs.
After a successful and fulfilling tenure at UBS Switzerland, Dina transitioned into entrepreneurship, joining Woodman Asset Management as an external asset manager. Woodman is recognized as one of the top 50 wealth managers in Switzerland. As a wealth management entrepreneur, Dina continues to work with determination and dedication toward her clients’ and company’s goals.
As a visionary leader in the industry, Dina promotes portfolio diversity, sustainable investing, and strategic wealth planning. She also encourages the younger generation to take charge of their financial decisions. Additionally, she is an active member of the Women-to-Women International organization, where she finds inspiration in the stories and experiences of other women.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Dina enjoys reading, traveling, and has a deep passion for the arts, music, and education. She firmly believes that every young girl should dream big, have confidence in their abilities, and commit to lifelong learning. “Independent women know their own worth and pave their own path,” she adds. Committed to supporting women’s and children’s issues globally, Dina continues to pave a path of positive change, inspiring women everywhere to pursue their dreams.
3. Katrina Michelle | Curated Food Experience For Every Event
Katrina Michelle, the Founder of K Michelle’s Kitchen Catering, has over 29 years of experience in the hospitality sector and has been a seasoned independent business owner for the last 14 years. Driven by the encouragement of her friends and starting her culinary journey in childhood, Katrina started K Michelle’s Kitchen Catering back in 2020.
As a culinary professional, Katrina has an impressive 4-year track record, in catering to esteemed clients, including Soulja Boy, Offset, and Cardi B, along with renowned entities like Disney Pixar, LA Department of Mental Health, Arizona State University, LACC, and more. Well-known for specializing in weddings, student groups, and corporate events, K Michelle’s presence extends to major events with multi-year attendance in events like Taste of Soul, Rolling Loud, Taste of Inglewood, 1500 or nothin Day, Hot Water Cornbread, Black on the Block, South LA Pride, Frat Games, and beyond.
With K Michelle’s Kitchen Catering, Katrina offers the best catering services by creating unique menus to accommodate every special event with sustainably sourced ingredients. From casual in-home brunches and office lunches to elegant weddings and glamorous events, her catering services are perfect for any occasion and are customized to fit the client’s budget. As a testament to Katrina’s diverse and successful catering portfolio, she has been featured on KTLA morning news and Voyages LA. With an enduring passion and commitment to excellence for her services, Katrina navigates and thrives in the diverse landscape of the industry. “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” — Kartina Michelle quotes Helen Keller
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4. Patricia M. Montesinos | Fostering Gender-Diversity And Role Of Women Entrepreneurs
Patricia M. Montesinos is a serial entrepreneur, business angel, startup coach, and jury member in the Swiss startup ecosystem. She is the Founder and President of FE+MALE Think Tank, a non-profit international association dedicated to gender diversity in entrepreneurship. Her work focuses on addressing the challenges women face in business and creating initiatives that drive meaningful change.
She holds a professional degree in Social and Cultural Integration, an Executive Master’s in Commercial and Marketing Management, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship. Patricia started her career as a Sales Director in a women’s footwear company before moving into roles as Commercial Director in the publishing sector in Madrid and Chief Administrator Officer in an architecture firm in Copenhagen.
With women entrepreneurs navigating various challenges such as funding and business growth, FE+MALE Think Tank conducts research to develop initiatives that support female entrepreneurs. “The numbers don’t lie—despite progress, female entrepreneurs still receive only 2% of total funds raised in Europe, with all-women teams securing just 0.4% of venture capital. Yet, data shows that diverse teams drive higher returns and greater innovation. Investors who prioritize gender diversity are unlocking untapped potential and outperforming the market,” Patricia states.
Through initiatives like the Beat Funding Bias Initiative, supported by the Bern Economic Development Agency, Gebert Rüf Foundation, and Ernst Göhner Foundation, FE+MALE Think Tank equips investors and entrepreneurs with resources to close the gender funding gap. Patricia works to turn research into practical solutions that foster an environment where diversity is recognized and valued.
While FE+MALE Think Tank is her primary focus, Patricia is also the Founder of Women Change-makers, an initiative that provides support for women in entrepreneurship. Though less active, it remains part of her broader mission to create opportunities for women in business.
She is also committed to supporting young women through education, with 5% of Women Change-makers’ net income donated to initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship and career development.
5. Amy Koford | Transforming Lives Through Hypnosis
Amy Koford, The Happy Hypnotist, is a highly acclaimed clinical hypnotist, author, speaker, and performer who excels in empowering individuals to overcome depression and anxiety, heal from past traumas, conquer their fears, and unlock their fullest potential. She is also the Founder and a Certified Hypnotherapist at Results Hypnotherapy.
With accreditation from leading trainers and organizations worldwide, Amy has enriched her expertise by attending international hypnosis conferences and learning from the foremost hypnotists in the field. Her impactful work has garnered attention across various media platforms, including television shows, publications, and podcasts. Her book about how to rise to unnecessary fear so that it is no longer holding you back and causing you suffering is coming out in a few months.
Amy’s commitment to excellence has taken her around the globe to attend the top hypnosis conferences, receiving training from top experts in this field. Specializing in happiness and peace, Amy helps people with various techniques that are effective in resolving and letting go of the past and changing their center to become positive, confident, empowered individuals who know their amazing abilities to live their best lives.
As a top-rated specialist in hypnosis techniques, public speaker, author, and performer of comedy hypnosis shows, she is even a coach with guaranteed results. Amy reflects, “I am accredited by the leading trainers and organizations in the world today. Always professional, I am an exact fit for corporate-friendly presentations, events, training, and coaching!”
6. Dr. Gabi Kratochwil | Connecting People And Bridging Cultures
Dr. Gabi Kratochwil, Cultural Diversity Management Expert, Speaker, Networker, CEO of CrossCultures and Chairwoman of the German-Arab Women Business Leaders, brings over 25 years of experience in connecting people and empowering women globally. Dr. Kratochwil studied Middle Eastern Studies, Politics, and Public Law at the University of Bonn and at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, forming the base of her career path.
As a passionate high-profile change maker and multi-award winning female leader, she represents Germany at many international conferences and round tables as a keynote speaker, moderator, and facilitator and has been initiating and chairing many high-ranking events bringing together global excellence, including the German-Arab Women Business Leaders Summit (GAWBL-Summit), in 2018 in Munich, Germany.
Dr. Kratochwil is a renowned name in Cultural Diversity Management counting a large number of the world’s leading international enterprises and organizations on the client list. With her company CrossCultures, she provides workshops & events around the world supporting her customers to work better globally.
She mentions, “I firmly believe in the power of connecting people globally and growing together through exchange, networking, and partnerships. Let us be open to new ideas, be bold, and learn from each other. Because only together can we pave the way forward for future generations.”
Furthermore, Dr. Kratochwil is teaching at the University of Freiburg, mentors young female entrepreneurs and coaches individuals on career development, personal goal setting, and resilience.
Her intercultural business handbook on the Arab World has been listed as number 5 of the top management books by The Financial Times, her book on successful Arab women leaders was featured in FORBES.
As a member of the Board of Directors of the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa) since 2006, a member of the German Middle East Studies Association for Contemporary Research and Documentation (DAVO) and the Society for Intercultural Training and Research (SIETAR), she is strongly committed to contribute.
Dr. Kratochwil’s exceptional support and work have earned her several recognitions, including the Global Diversity Leadership Award, in 2017, and the World Women Leadership Achievement Award, in 2015.
7. Christina Ioannou | Driving PR And Brand Positioning For Growth
A Senior PR strategist with over a decade of experience in planning, leading, executing, and evaluating international communications and PR campaigns with great success, Christina Ioannou has a demonstrated history of delivering large and complex international PR campaigns. Being passionate about PR and communications, she has a proven track record in running and implementing communication strategies focusing on storytelling, branding, and profile raising. Currently, as the Director & Campaign Lead at CCIcomms, Christina looks after the communication services, strategic partnerships, and networking opportunities for the organization.
With a keen eye for detail and a solution-oriented approach, Christina follows a strong work ethic and stays updated with the latest developments in the PR sector, ensuring efficient solutions for clients. Over her career path, she has achieved more than 8K pieces of impactful press coverage for her clients and has helped numerous leaders and founders become authorities in their fields and get positioned in the press.
Christina is also a Member of the Board of Directors at Union Dance, advising on communication strategy and implementation, and a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine. As a Goldsmiths University Graduate, she has also served as a student mentor for the ICCE department students, supporting them with their professional journey.
Regarding her upcoming plans, Christina reflects, “Supporting startups has been my focus lately, as I am keen to support young teams and their innovative solutions. The technology and AI space is fascinating for me and I look forward to seeing more startups flourish in Switzerland and beyond!” As a seasoned leader, Christina’s dedication to staying at the forefront of this industry and her commitment to excellence make her a perfect match for organizations seeking expert guidance on PR and communication strategies.
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8. Tlhonepo Modisane | A Seasoned Executive And Coach
Tlhonepo Modisane is a Senior HR Executive, currently a People & Communications Business Partner at KONE for the Africa Region where she is responsible for the development and implementation of Human Capital strategies in South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Kenya, and Uganda countries. She serves as an Executive Director for KONE South Africa and as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa Region. KONE is an innovative leader in the elevator and escalator industry with a footprint in more than 60 countries worldwide.
Tlhonepo holds an Honours Degree in Industrial & Organisational Psychology amongst other accolades. She transitioned from a finance background and moved into the Human Resources field and has spent the past 11 years in Senior HR roles in multiple organizations within the Elevator/Escalators, Mining Engineering, Manufacturing, and ICT industries within multinational organizations such as KONE and Metso as well as local South African private organizations.
Committed and passionate about driving positive organizational cultures, Tlhonepo empowers individuals within organizations, particularly in taking accountability, and ownership for their personal development and growth by creating and leveraging opportunities for self-improvement and growth. As a public speaker and coach, her passion for the empowerment of others is also seen in her involvement in non-profit organizations where she imparts her knowledge, skills, and time by coaching and empowering others through her involvement as a Board member and in other capacities in organizations that encompass servant leadership principles and focus on the upliftment of others.
Being a coach, Tlhonepo helps individuals and businesses develop strategies and structures for improvement, change and goal attainment. She assists individuals to set goals and aim to live the lives that they desire and assists businesses in strategic transformation. For those struggling to find their purpose in life, Tlhonepo is a beacon of hope, offering her guidance and assisting them to find their own solutions.
9. Deniz Erkuş | Conscious Leadership For Regenerative Living
Deniz Erkuş is an impact investing catalyst and change maker for holistic sustainability. She is the Managing Partner and Founder of Sidemi Business Consulting. As a former corporate warrior with over 28 years of solid international experience, she aims to build powerful bridges connecting finance and investment with a growth mindset, regeneration, and action. Regarding regeneration, Deniz shares, “Make a daily habit of doing one valuable action a day to positively impact the planet and people’s lives.”
With a vision to empower purpose-driven businesses to generate a net positive impact, Deniz is raising awareness among investors and stakeholders for a green circular economy that creates a carbon-neutral world. She believes in the principle of the Quadruple Bottom line and regenerative framework, for sustainable prosperity by involving future generations in addition to people, planet, and profits. Deniz is a C-level executive at HealthSum Holding AS, a pioneering Norwegian firm, with a vision to revolutionize the healthcare industry through innovative solutions and powerful partnerships.
Her vision is to mobilize and channel private and public capital towards impact investing while supporting innovation with disruptive business models and aims to support such businesses as an Impact Advisor/Board member with collaboration and partnerships, applying regenerative practices. To do this, Deniz organizes training sessions, workshops, and retreats to merge consciousness and regeneration with the investment and finance community, as the first step, to moving forward with collaboration, partnerships, and action-taking.
As an international speaker and a UNDP international consultant, she contributed and spoke at various events in Türkiye, Luxembourg, Switzerland (including the World Economic Forum in Davos), Azerbaijan, Tanzania, Uganda, the UAE, and Brazil, regarding climate financing, circular economy, AI and impact, Impact Measurement and Management, SDG-anchored investing, Innovative Finance, Conscious Leadership for Regenerative Living and Generating Change. As a passionate presenter, Deniz’s teaching sessions and workshops include sustainable and innovative finance to channel capital to global impact, ESG framework, and conscious leadership for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inspiring her audience to generate change and propel transformation forward.
10. Dr. Marika Crohns: Transforming Healthcare Through Leadership and Innovation
With over three decades in healthcare, Dr. Marika Crohns, MD, PhD, has built a career defined by leadership, expertise, and a drive for meaningful change. Her impact goes beyond medical practice, as she has played a key role in shaping healthcare policies and improving patient outcomes through strategic innovation.
Throughout her career, Dr. Crohns has focused on identifying inefficiencies in healthcare systems and implementing solutions that enhance both patient care and operational effectiveness. She has been instrumental in integrating emerging technologies like AI and telemedicine to make healthcare more accessible and efficient.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Crohns is deeply committed to mentorship. She actively supports and guides future healthcare leaders, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate an evolving industry. Her approach ensures that innovation and leadership continue to thrive in the next generation of professionals.
Dr. Crohns also places strong emphasis on patient-centered care. She believes that while healthcare systems advance, they must always keep the patient experience at the core. Her dedication to balancing technological progress with compassionate care has earned her a reputation as a leader who drives meaningful, lasting improvements in the field.
Conclusion
The women featured in this list represent just a fraction of the talent and leadership driving the business world forward. Their success is not just about personal achievement; it’s about paving the way for others and creating spaces where more women can thrive. The top 10 global women in business serve as an inspiration, demonstrating that success is not limited by background or industry.
As we move into 2025, their influence will continue to grow, inspiring the next generation of leaders to take bold steps and redefine what is possible. This Women’s Day, we celebrate their work, their impact, and the future they are helping to build.
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