Forbes has been working since 1987 analyzing the assets of the richest people in the world and has just released a new ranking. These days, women are gaining prominence among billionaires around the world, despite still being a minority in the extensive list of male billionaires. In the last ranking, there were 8 female billionaires in the country. Check out the article to learn more:
Brazilian women billionaires
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The presence of women in major positions at companies in different areas has been memorable. They are businesswomen in the field of fashion, cosmetics, finance, retailers, technology and others.
According to the estimate, Brazil currently has 62 billionaires, having their wealth as entrepreneurship, family inheritance or family assets.
Among the 62 Brazilian billionaires, 8 of these placements are female names. Check out, below, each billionaire woman and their due titles.
1. Neide Helena de Moraes
The family also belongs to the Votorantim Group and Neide is heir to 8% of the company. The fortune reached R$ 1.3 billion.
2. Ana Lucia Villela
Ana Lúcia's family is responsible for Itaú Unibanco, making her the heir to one of the largest Brazilian banks. At just 8 years old, she had to become a shareholder in the company, when her parents lost their lives after an accident.
The fortune is valued at US$ 1.6 billion.
3. Anne Werninghaus
Anne's family is the founder of Weg, a company that operates in the field of economic goods, being among the largest manufacturers of electrical equipment in Brazil. The fortune is valued at US$ 1.1 billion.
4. Maria Helena Moraes Scripilliti
Daughter of José Ermírio de Moraes, founder of the Votorantin Group, Maria Helena has a fortune estimated at US$ 4.1 billion. The company operates in the sectors of agribusiness, power generation and civil construction.
5. Luiza Helena Trajano
Responsible for Magazine Luiza, Luiza Helena inherited the company from her family. The company in the retail sector was valued at R$ 23 billion, with 17% of the value belonging to the businesswoman. Today, the fortune reaches US$ 1.4 billion.
6. Vera Rechulski
doctor Pepper, AB Inbev and Kraft Heinz are named after heiress. Vera's fortune was valued at US$ 1 billion.
7. Dulce Pugliese by Godoy Bueno
Dulce was one of the founders of the Amil group, one of the largest health networks in the country. The fortune was valued at US$ 1.7 billion.
8. Lucia Borges Maggi
From the Amaggi Group, in the agribusiness sector, Lúcia founded the company together with her husband. The company's soybean production is recognized worldwide, making Lucia's fortune reach US$ 6.9 billion.
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