2023: The Rise of Women
As we reflect on 2023, it’s clear that it’s been a defining year for women’s financial and leadership ascent. In the US, the economic impact of women has been monumental, contributing $8.95 billion to the economy and boosting GDP by 0.5%.
This year also marked an unprecedented movement in the business world: for the first time ever, over 10% of the Fortune 500 companies are led by women, and 42% of businesses in the US are women-owned.
Here are just a few of the women who have made history:
- Greta Gerwig: Shattered box office records with ‘Barbie’, grossing $1.5 billion and marking the largest debut ever for a film directed by a woman.
- Taylor Swift: Her Era Tour generated over a billion dollars in revenue, significantly impacting the economy. Also named TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year.
- Linda Yaccarino, Janet Truncale, Julie Sloat, Maria Black: Appointed as CEOs at X (formerly Twitter), Ernst & Young, American Electric Power, and ADP, respectively, marking firsts for women in these roles.
- Dr. Sian Leah Beilock, Dr. Minouche Shafik, Dr. Linda Mills, Dr. Ellen Granberg: Leading Dartmouth, Columbia University, New York University, and George Washington University, respectively, shaping the future of academia.
- Claudia Goldin: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for her pioneering work on gender pay disparity.
- Admiral Lisa Franchetti: Broke new ground as the first woman to lead the U.S. Navy and serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Kim Ng: Made history as the first female general manager in Major League Baseball to take a team to the playoffs.
- Christina Koch: Set to etch her name in the stars as the first female astronaut assigned to a lunar mission.
- Beyoncé: Surpassed all as the most-awarded artist in Grammy history with 32 trophies.
This is not just a year of individual achievements but a collective leap forward for women in economic and leadership roles.
Let’s continue to celebrate, support, and amplify the impact of women across all sectors as we pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
