50 leading women investors with notable global portfolios

From wealth management to ESG and innovation-led investing, women leaders are shaping the frameworks, policies and practices that define contemporary finance.

Women continue to transform global finance. Once underrepresented in venture capital, asset management and investment leadership, they now command some of the world’s most influential portfolios. From private equity to technology and ESG investing, these 50 professionals demonstrate the depth and diversity of women’s impact across global markets.

While gender gaps persist, the past decade has seen clear, measurable progress. Female-led funds and board representation have expanded significantly, and several of the world’s largest investment firms are now led by women. This 2025 update highlights investors whose portfolios and leadership continue to shape the evolution of modern finance.

Top-tier asset managers and financial executives

1. Mary Callahan Erdoes – JPMorgan Chase Asset & Wealth Management

Mary Callahan Erdoes remains one of the most influential figures in global finance as CEO of JPMorgan Chase’s Asset & Wealth Management division. In 2025, she oversees around $4.3 trillion in assets under management, marking an 18% year-on-year increase. She leads an industry-first AI strategy across her 30,000-person team. The division reported $5.8 billion in Q2 2025 revenue and $1.47 billion in net income, illustrating how technology integration continues to support operational performance (American Banker, 1 October 2025).

2. Abigail Johnson – Fidelity Investments

As CEO and Chair of Fidelity Investments, Abigail Johnson oversees approximately $23 trillion in investor assets globally, including $5.9 trillion in discretionary assets. Fidelity continues to diversify into private markets and digital assets, with its spot Bitcoin ETF ranking among the firm’s most successful launches. Johnson’s estimated net worth is $32.7 billion, placing her among the wealthiest women globally (Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 November 2025).

3. Cathie Wood – ARK Invest

Founder and CEO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood’s flagship ARK Innovation ETF gained 44% year-to-date as of November 2025, supported by investor optimism around AI and healthcare. Despite a negative five-year annualised return, Wood remains a prominent advocate for disruptive innovation. Her core holdings – Tesla, Coinbase Global and Roku – reflect her sustained commitment to long-term technological transformation (Bloomberg, 17 June 2025).

4. Jane Fraser – Citigroup

Jane Fraser, the first woman to lead a major U.S. bank, became Chair of Citigroup’s Board in October 2025. Her leadership has focused on simplification – streamlining management, divesting non-core assets and improving operational efficiency. Citi’s restructuring has enhanced profitability and strengthened its return on tangible common equity (Reuters, 13 September 2025).

5. Ruth Porat – Alphabet Inc. and Google

After serving as CFO, Ruth Porat became President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google in 2023. She now oversees corporate investments, real estate and the company’s ‘Other Bets’ portfolio. Porat has emerged as a leading voice in AI governance, stating at the 2025 Fortune Global Forum that unlocking AI’s potential requires 'a fundamental rethink of every process' (Fortune, 28 October 2025).

Leading exchange and market executives

6. Adena Friedman – Nasdaq Inc.

As CEO of Nasdaq since 2017, Adena Friedman has led the exchange’s evolution into a technology-driven market operator. Under her leadership, Nasdaq acquired Adenza for $10.5 billion and doubled its client base in 2025 through compliance and anti-financial-crime services. The company recorded 12% organic net revenue growth and secured 83 new listings, including firms switching from the NYSE (American Banker, 1 October 2025).

7. Lynn Martin – New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Group)

Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group, has overseen a rebound in IPO activity, with 39 IPOs worth $15.2 billion completed by August 2025. The launch of NYSE Texas attracted 49 companies within six months. Martin also chairs ICE Fixed Income and Data Services, maintaining a strong focus on market transparency and infrastructure resilience (American Banker, 1 October 2025).

8. Safra Catz – Oracle Corp.

After serving nearly a decade as CEO, Safra Catz became Executive Vice Chair of Oracle’s Board in September 2025. During her tenure, Oracle’s stock almost doubled year-to-date, driven by 55% growth in cloud infrastructure revenue and large-scale AI projects, including the $500 billion Stargate Network of AI data centres (Bloomberg, 22 September 2025).

Venture capital pioneers

9. Kirsten Green – Forerunner Ventures

Kirsten Green continues to shape consumer-focused venture capital. Her firm, Forerunner Ventures, announced a $1 billion dual-fund raise in 2025, bringing total assets to $2.7 billion. Green’s early investments in Glossier, Chime and Faire highlight her understanding of evolving consumer and retail trends (TechCrunch, 11 April 2025).

10. Theresia Gouw – Acrew Capital

Theresia Gouw became the first American female billionaire venture capitalist in 2025. Acrew Capital manages $1.7 billion and recently raised $700 million to invest in fintech, healthcare and data-security startups. Gouw’s commitment to diversity is reflected in a team 83% composed of women and people of colour (Forbes, 8 June 2025).

11. Aileen Lee – Cowboy Ventures

Founder of Cowboy Ventures and originator of the term unicorn, Aileen Lee remains focused on scalable early-stage software investments. Her firm’s portfolio includes Guild, Drata Security and Ironclad. In 2025, Lee emphasised that founders must show measurable scalability early, citing the growing accessibility of digital product tools (Fortune, 22 October 2025).

12. Mellody Hobson – Ariel Investments

Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, launched Project Level, a women’s sports investment fund promoting ownership and equality in sport. She also leads Ariel Alternatives’ $1.45 billion Project Black Fund, supporting minority-owned enterprises (Bloomberg, 30 January 2025).

13. Anne Simpson – Franklin Templeton

As Global Head of Sustainability at Franklin Templeton, Anne Simpson integrates ESG governance across global operations. A former CalPERS executive, she helped develop Climate Action 100+, a coalition representing $60 trillion in assets, and continues to influence global climate-risk policy (Bloomberg, 11 April 2019).

14. Jenny Johnson – Franklin Templeton

Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, oversees $1.6 trillion in assets and drives innovation in AI and blockchain integration. In 2025, she expanded the firm’s ETF and private-markets offerings, with the FLEX fund reaching $2.5 billion and steady inflows of $200 million per month (Business Wire, 23 October 2025).

15. Sallie Krawcheck – Ellevest

Sallie Krawcheck, founder of Ellevest, stepped down as CEO in December 2024 but remains on the board. Ellevest continues to provide a digital investment and financial education platform tailored to women’s needs. Krawcheck remains an active advocate for gender balance in finance (Ellevest, 10 December 2024).

Technology and semiconductor leaders

16. Lisa Su – AMD

As Chair and CEO of AMD, Dr Lisa Su has guided the company’s growth from $3 billion in 2014 to over $330 billion in 2025. AMD’s data-centre division is projected to grow at more than 60% CAGR over five years, supported by AI partnerships with leading cloud providers such as OpenAI and Microsoft (Yahoo Finance, 11 November 2025).

17. Amy Hood – Microsoft

Amy Hood, Executive Vice President and CFO of Microsoft, continues to oversee its AI and cloud expansion. In Q1 FY2026, Microsoft Cloud revenue reached $49.1 billion, growing 26% year-on-year, while Azure and AI services rose 39%. Her financial stewardship has strengthened Microsoft’s position in enterprise AI (Microsoft Investor Relations, 29 October 2025).

18. Julie Sweet – Accenture

As Chair and CEO of Accenture, Julie Sweet leads more than 700,000 employees worldwide. In 2025, Accenture reported $3 billion in new AI bookings and launched a growth model centred on client reinvention and scalability. Sweet features on Time’s 100 Most Influential People list and has positioned Accenture as one of the top global workplaces (Time, 14 October 2025).

ESG and impact investing leaders

19. Nancy Pfund – DBL Partners

Nancy Pfund, Founder and Managing Partner of DBL Partners, remains a leading figure in impact investing. Her firm has managed over $1.5 billion since 2008, combining profitability with social impact. DBL’s early investments in Tesla, SolarCity and The RealReal helped define the sustainable investing movement (DBL Partners, 17 November 2025).

20. Rebecca Lynn – Canvas Prime

Rebecca Lynn founded Canvas Prime in August 2025 after spinning out from Canvas Ventures. Her fund targets fintech, digital health and AI startups, typically investing in 12–15 companies a year with 15–25% stakes. Lynn advocates for specialised, research-led funds to improve long-term returns (Fortune, 113 August 2025).

21. Renata Quintini – Renegade Partners

Renata Quintini, co-founder of Renegade Partners, focuses on guiding companies through responsible growth during their 'supercritical' phase. Her 2025 Fund II raised $128 million, investing in firms such as Cruise and Planet. Quintini has noted growing divergence in venture performance as market conditions evolve (The Wall Street Journal, 1 May 2024).

Investment management and wealth advisors

22. Shana Orczyk Sissel – Banríon Capital Management

Shana Orczyk Sissel, founder of Banríon Capital Management, established her firm in 2022 to provide alternative-investment access for advisors. In 2025, she was named among the Top 20 WealthTech CEOs (Technology Innovators Magazine, 17 November 2025).

23. Barbara Novick – BlackRock

Barbara Novick, co-founder of BlackRock, continues as Senior Advisor after more than three decades with the firm. She remains a significant voice in public policy and sustainable finance, advising on frameworks for long-term asset management (BlackRock, 17 November 2025).

24. Geraldine Buckingham – HSBC Holdings plc

Geraldine Buckingham, former Chair of BlackRock Asia Pacific, joined the boards of HSBC Holdings and Brunswick Group in 2024. She also serves as Non-Executive Director at Morrison & Co and on the Advisory Board for Climateworks Australia, supporting initiatives in sustainability-led finance (Financial Times, 30 September 2024).

25. Maha Ibrahim – Canaan Partners

Maha Ibrahim, General Partner at Canaan Partners, focuses on enterprise and e-commerce innovation. Canaan’s dual fund raise of $850 million in 2023 reinforced its long-term focus on technology-driven growth. Ibrahim sits on the board of Deckers Brands and remains an advocate for female representation in venture capital (Forbes, 17 November 2025).

Additional prominent women investors

26. Ann Winblad – Hummer Winblad Venture Partners

27. Esther Dyson – EDventure Holdings

28. Patricia Nakache – Trinity Ventures

29. Beth Seidenberg – Westlake Village BioPartners

30. Eva Ho – Fika Ventures

31. Avid Larizadeh Duggan – GV (Google Ventures)

32. Aileen Lee – Cowboy Ventures

33. Jenny Lee – GVC Capital

34. Rebecca Lynn – Canvas Ventures

35. Fern Mandelbaum – Vista Venture Partners

36. Leandra Medine – Entrepreneur and Investor

37. Mary Meeker – Bond Capital

38. Inka Mero – Pivot5

39. Ann Miura-Ko – Floodgate

40. Lubna Olayan – Olayan Financing Company

41. Megan Quinn – Spark Capital

42. Renata Quintini – Lux Capital

43. Linda Bradford Raschke – LBR Asset Management

44. Kimberly Salzer – Ozobot

45. Ruchi Sanghvi – South Park Commons

46. Reshma Sohoni – Seedcamp

47. Sitar Teli – Connect Ventures

48. Geraldine Weiss – Investment Quality Trends

49. Joanne Wilson – Angel Investor

50. Alice Zagury – The Family

The evolving landscape of women in finance

From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, women investors have become an integral part of global finance. Their collective influence extends beyond capital allocation, shaping governance, fostering innovation and supporting diversity across multiple sectors.

In 2025, women lead some of the world’s largest asset managers, most active venture capital funds and key AI and ESG initiatives. Their leadership illustrates that modern finance is increasingly open and collaborative, reflecting a broader shift towards inclusive and sustainable growth.

While challenges remain, progress is evident. The number of women in senior financial roles continues to rise, and more funds than ever are female-founded or co-managed. Their leadership continues to redefine success in global investing – strategic, analytical and inclusive.

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