Of the World’s Billionaires, 227 of whom are women – a jump from last year’s 202 and a record for women billionaires. They make up 11% of the list and have a collective net worth of $852.8 billion. The majority of the richest women in the world inherited their money.

#20 of 20 Carrie Perrodo

Co-Founder of Perenco Oil:   Net Worth $6.3 Billion

Carrie Perrodo is a Singapore-born French businesswoman and former model. She is owner of the oil group Perenco, which she co-founded with her husband Hubert.