The women running Europe in 2026
Fortune's latest ranking highlights the limited number of women leading major European companies, with only 7.6% of the top 500 businesses having female CEOs. The list of 100 influential women features 20 from Europe, many heading established financial, energy, and luxury firms rather than newer tech companies. These leaders often have extensive institutional experience, with finance backgrounds being a common path to the top, and many are the first women to hold their positions, indicating progress but also continued challenges. AI
