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Elevance Health CEO Gail Boudreaux is highest-ranking woman on Fortune Global 500

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Gail Boudreaux, CEO of Elevance Health, has achieved the highest ranking for a woman on the 2026 Fortune Global 500 list, with the company reporting $199.1 billion in revenue. Boudreaux's leadership journey began not in business, but as a professional basketball player in France after graduating from Dartmouth College. She attributes her success in the corporate world to the discipline, teamwork, and risk-taking learned from her athletic background. AI

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Elevance Health CEO Gail Boudreaux is highest-ranking woman on Fortune Global 500

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sarah Glodek ·

    Elevance Health’s CEO started her career as a pro basketball player. Now she’s the highest‑ranking woman on the Global 500, leading a $199B giant

    Gail Boudreaux credits collegiate athletics with helping to shape her leadership style.

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