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Overview
- Forbes released the 2025 ranking on December 10, with Ursula von der Leyen, Christine Lagarde and Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi occupying the top three spots.
- Medeiros appears on the list for the third year in a row, underscoring sustained international recognition.
- The Banco do Brasil president said the honor recognizes colleagues’ work and reflects representativity.
- The top 10 features leaders across politics, business, finance and technology, including Giorgia Meloni, Claudia Sheinbaum, Julie Sweet, Mary Barra, Jane Fraser, Abigail Johnson and Lisa Su.
- Terra reported that Medeiros is the only Brazilian included in the 2025 edition of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women.