In this article, we will look at the 5 highest-paid women CEOs. We have also discussed the struggles and achievements of women CEOs in another article. If you are interested in reading about that along with a more extensive list, head straight to the 12 Highest-Paid Women CEOs.
5. Jane Fraser
Total Compensation: $22,064,065
Jane Fraser is a British-American banking executive and CEO of Citigroup since March 2021. As a Girton College, Cambridge, and Harvard Business School alumna, she spent 10 years at McKinsey & Company, becoming a partner before joining Citigroup in 2004. In 2019, she became President and CEO of Citigroup’s consumer banking division. Notably, in September 2020, she was announced as the successor to Michael Corbat, becoming the first woman to lead a major US bank. Fraser has been recognized on Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women in Business” list and named the “Number 1 Woman to Watch” by American Banker for two consecutive years.4. Adena Friedman
Total Compensation: $28,045,305
Adena T. Friedman is an influential American businesswoman and the President/CEO of Nasdaq, Inc. Formerly managing director and CFO at The Carlyle Group, she rejoined Nasdaq in 1993 and became its CEO in January 2017 and was the first woman to lead a global exchange.
Forbes consistently recognizes her on the Power Women list. Friedman is also a Class B director at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since December 2018 and is the sole Exchange CEO to hold this position. Additionally, she contributes to FCLTGlobal, a nonprofit focused on long-term investing, as a board member.
3. Mary Barra
Total Compensation: $28,979,570
Mary Barra is an American businesswoman serving as the Chair and CEO of General Motors since January 15, 2014. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the first female CEO of a ‘Big Three’ automaker. Appointed to succeed Daniel Akerson in December 2013, Barra’s leadership has been transformative. Before assuming the role of CEO, she held the position of executive vice president of global product development, purchasing, and supply chain. Her tenure at General Motors has been marked by innovation and strategic direction, making her a trailblazer in the automotive industry.
2. Lisa Su
Total Compensation: $30,219,921
Lisa Su is a Taiwanese-American business executive and electrical engineer. Currently serving as the President, CEO, and Chair of AMD, Su also has a distinguished career with experience at Texas Instruments, IBM, and Freescale Semiconductor. Renowned for her contributions to silicon-on-insulator semiconductor manufacturing technologies, she excelled as the Vice President of IBM’s Semiconductor Research and Development Center.
In 2014, Lisa Su earned the title of Executive of the Year from EE Times, and Fortune recognized her as one of the World’s Greatest Leaders in 2017. Notably, in 2021, Su made history as the first woman to be honored with the IEEE Robert Noyce Medal.
1.Julie Sweet
Total Compensation: $33,701,108
Julie Sweet is an American business executive and attorney who currently serves as the Chair and CEO of Accenture, a multinational professional services company. Recognized by The New York Times and Fortune, she is listed among the most powerful women in corporate America. Apart from her leadership role at Accenture, Sweet holds positions on several boards, including Catalyst, the World Economic Forum, the Business Roundtable (where she chairs the Technology Committee), the Center for Strategic & International Studies, and the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities. A strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and gender parity, Sweet actively supports Accenture’s goal for gender equality by 2025. She received recognition as a top CEO for diversity in 2019 and has been vocal about addressing the skills gap and supporting national apprenticeships. She is the highest paid woman CEO in the world.
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