The Most Influential People In The World - 2013
Forbes on Wednesday unveiled a new ranking of the most influential people in the world.The list includes 72 political, economic , business, and public figures - one for 100 million people around the world .The rating is based on the subjective choice of the U.S. edition of the magazine.For
the criteria of influence come from such factors as the number of
people that are affected by the participant ranking solutions , cash
flows, which party controls the rankings as an administrator, manager or
owner , and the activity with which the party exercises its power
rating .
1. Vladimir Putin
Who: President of RussiaSource of influence : RussiaIndustry: PoliticsAge: 61
Russia's ascension to the top ranking leader of influential Forbes contributed to the process of "tightening the screws" in the country, and its success in the diplomatic arena .In particular, Putin proposed a compromise acceptable to all parties solution for Syria and took power in a conflict that was about to erupt into full-scale war . In addition , the president of Russia has provided political asylum to former CIA officer Edward Snowden , high-profile revelations which have not only become a headache for the U.S. intelligence services, but also a problem for other countries , to whose diplomats spoke fluent programmer for support.Under the control of Putin remains the world's largest nuclear arsenal , a voice in the UN Security Council and record deposits of hydrocarbons. Ranking leader has left at least another five years of absolute power, and potentially could rule Russia until 2024.
Russia's ascension to the top ranking leader of influential Forbes contributed to the process of "tightening the screws" in the country, and its success in the diplomatic arena .In particular, Putin proposed a compromise acceptable to all parties solution for Syria and took power in a conflict that was about to erupt into full-scale war . In addition , the president of Russia has provided political asylum to former CIA officer Edward Snowden , high-profile revelations which have not only become a headache for the U.S. intelligence services, but also a problem for other countries , to whose diplomats spoke fluent programmer for support.Under the control of Putin remains the world's largest nuclear arsenal , a voice in the UN Security Council and record deposits of hydrocarbons. Ranking leader has left at least another five years of absolute power, and potentially could rule Russia until 2024.
2 . Barack Obama
Who: U.S. presidentSource of influence : U.S.Industry: PoliticsAge: 52
The American leader has conceded the rankings Russian counterpart on the background of numerous squabbles in the internal U.S. politics . Obama was not able to convince Congress of the need for health insurance reform on his plan, which ultimately brought the country to a standstill : In early October, U.S. government institutions had to be closed for 16 days due to the inability of politicians to find a consensus on the budget and debt ceiling . No less painful blow to the reputation of the Obama began exposing Edward Snowden , who put in the position of the head of state ever justify a person .And yet , even with the introduction of a second presidential term and the accompanying suspicion of transformation in the " lame duck ", Obama remains the leader of the most powerful political, economic and military power in the world.
The American leader has conceded the rankings Russian counterpart on the background of numerous squabbles in the internal U.S. politics . Obama was not able to convince Congress of the need for health insurance reform on his plan, which ultimately brought the country to a standstill : In early October, U.S. government institutions had to be closed for 16 days due to the inability of politicians to find a consensus on the budget and debt ceiling . No less painful blow to the reputation of the Obama began exposing Edward Snowden , who put in the position of the head of state ever justify a person .And yet , even with the introduction of a second presidential term and the accompanying suspicion of transformation in the " lame duck ", Obama remains the leader of the most powerful political, economic and military power in the world.
3 . Xi Jinping
Who: HuSource of influence : ChinaIndustry: PoliticsAge: 60
The new Chinese leader in 2012, officially took the helm the second most influential world power with a population of 1.3 billion people, representing almost 20 % of the population of the planet. China Sea remains at the largest holder of U.S. debt - Celestial owns U.S. Treasury receipts by $ 1.3 billion rapid economic growth continues, in 10 years the official number of billionaires in China has increased from zero to 122, and the GDP reached $ 8.2 trillion . In addition to the post of President of China , Xi is the general secretary of the Communist Party and the leader of the military forces of the country .
The new Chinese leader in 2012, officially took the helm the second most influential world power with a population of 1.3 billion people, representing almost 20 % of the population of the planet. China Sea remains at the largest holder of U.S. debt - Celestial owns U.S. Treasury receipts by $ 1.3 billion rapid economic growth continues, in 10 years the official number of billionaires in China has increased from zero to 122, and the GDP reached $ 8.2 trillion . In addition to the post of President of China , Xi is the general secretary of the Communist Party and the leader of the military forces of the country .
4 . Pope Francis
Who: PopeSource of influence : the Roman Catholic ChurchBranch: ReligionAge: 76
Francis was replaced by Benedict XVI in the seat of the head of the Roman church in March 2013. His mission - to breathe new energy into the institution , bringing together 1.2 billion people around the world . The first pope Jesuit and the first - born male of Latin America has made a series of reformist statements on the call for gender equality to reduce the degree of critical rhetoric against supporters of abortion, gay marriage and contraception . Francis, or Jorge Mario Bergoglio in the world use social media , and preaches to Twitter and even in accordance with the spirit of the time makes the photo " self " - self-portraits for social networks . He comes from a large family of Italian immigrants who settled in Buenos Aires. Dad is known as a passionate fan of the football club San Lorenzo de Almagro.
Francis was replaced by Benedict XVI in the seat of the head of the Roman church in March 2013. His mission - to breathe new energy into the institution , bringing together 1.2 billion people around the world . The first pope Jesuit and the first - born male of Latin America has made a series of reformist statements on the call for gender equality to reduce the degree of critical rhetoric against supporters of abortion, gay marriage and contraception . Francis, or Jorge Mario Bergoglio in the world use social media , and preaches to Twitter and even in accordance with the spirit of the time makes the photo " self " - self-portraits for social networks . He comes from a large family of Italian immigrants who settled in Buenos Aires. Dad is known as a passionate fan of the football club San Lorenzo de Almagro.
5 . Angela Merkel
Who: German ChancellorSource of influence : GermanyIndustry: PoliticsAge: 59
The most influential woman in the world remains a key figure in the political and economic challenges the European Union. Merkel's commitment to the hard-line savings and preserve the euro as the single currency has helped many EU survive as an integrative education, despite the crisis in the southern economies of the Old World and the persistent calls to reverse the decay from the North.Recently, the "Iron Chancellor" without any problems, re-elected to the post , which she takes a stretch from 2005 . In the ranking of the most influential women in the world by Forbes Merkel climbed to the top 8 times in the last 10 years.
The most influential woman in the world remains a key figure in the political and economic challenges the European Union. Merkel's commitment to the hard-line savings and preserve the euro as the single currency has helped many EU survive as an integrative education, despite the crisis in the southern economies of the Old World and the persistent calls to reverse the decay from the North.Recently, the "Iron Chancellor" without any problems, re-elected to the post , which she takes a stretch from 2005 . In the ranking of the most influential women in the world by Forbes Merkel climbed to the top 8 times in the last 10 years.
6. Bill Gates
Who: Co Charitable Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationSource of influence : Microsoft, Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationIndustry : business, philanthropyAge: 58
With a fortune of $ 72 billion Gates recently regained its status as the richest man in the world according to Forbes. The founder of Microsoft in this case most of the time spent on the work of the charity fund, which is run by his wife , Melinda . As a philanthropist , he has already spent $ 28 billion last major initiative Gates as a philanthropist - april polio program of $ 335 million , which was joined by six other billionaires with contributions by $ 100 million, including the Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim , and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg . Microsoft shares rise since the end of August, when the software giant announced the resignation of Steve Ballmer from his post as CEO . Gates is chairman of the board of directors at the company he founded in 1975 with Paul Allen. Together with Warren Buffett Gates continues to recruit participants for the initiative Giving Pledge, in which billionaires make a public promise to donate at least 50% of his fortune to charity.
With a fortune of $ 72 billion Gates recently regained its status as the richest man in the world according to Forbes. The founder of Microsoft in this case most of the time spent on the work of the charity fund, which is run by his wife , Melinda . As a philanthropist , he has already spent $ 28 billion last major initiative Gates as a philanthropist - april polio program of $ 335 million , which was joined by six other billionaires with contributions by $ 100 million, including the Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim , and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg . Microsoft shares rise since the end of August, when the software giant announced the resignation of Steve Ballmer from his post as CEO . Gates is chairman of the board of directors at the company he founded in 1975 with Paul Allen. Together with Warren Buffett Gates continues to recruit participants for the initiative Giving Pledge, in which billionaires make a public promise to donate at least 50% of his fortune to charity.
7. Ben Bernanke
Who: Fed chairmanSource of influence : FedIndustry: EconomyAge: 59
"Big Ben " is preparing to leave the most powerful economic position in the world January 31, 2014 . Recently learned the name of his successor - Janet Yellen headed the Fed next year. Bernanke during his tenure as turned into a living symbol of the struggle with the effects of the global crisis. The former Princeton professor became chief lobbyist policy to stimulate the economy soft and provided a modest but nevertheless stable growth of the U.S. GDP .
"Big Ben " is preparing to leave the most powerful economic position in the world January 31, 2014 . Recently learned the name of his successor - Janet Yellen headed the Fed next year. Bernanke during his tenure as turned into a living symbol of the struggle with the effects of the global crisis. The former Princeton professor became chief lobbyist policy to stimulate the economy soft and provided a modest but nevertheless stable growth of the U.S. GDP .
8. Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
Who: The President of the European Central Bank
Source of influence: ECB
Industry: Economy
Age: 66
"Super Mario" went not the most comfortable in the current economic realities of the post. He became the face of the problem of the economy of the eurozone countries with a combined GDP of $ 17 trillion. Draghi has to adjust every time the optimism of investors and to maneuver between the interests so different in all of the criteria states such as Greece and Germany. And while he copes with this paradoxical task.
Source of influence: ECB
Industry: Economy
Age: 66
"Super Mario" went not the most comfortable in the current economic realities of the post. He became the face of the problem of the economy of the eurozone countries with a combined GDP of $ 17 trillion. Draghi has to adjust every time the optimism of investors and to maneuver between the interests so different in all of the criteria states such as Greece and Germany. And while he copes with this paradoxical task.
10. Michael Duke
Who: The CEO of Wal-Mart StoresSource of influence : Wal-Mart StoresIndustry: BusinessAge: 63
The head of the world's largest retailer with revenues of $ 470 billion and the world 's second-largest employer with a staff of 2.2 million people could not enter the top 10 most influential people . Duke as CEO of Wal-Mart could decide the fate of one signature product , simply removing it from the shelf and put in there. In autumn it with a delegation of the 20 largest U.S. companies CEO visited Washington, where he tried to convince President Obama to the need for early exit from the budget impasse.
The head of the world's largest retailer with revenues of $ 470 billion and the world 's second-largest employer with a staff of 2.2 million people could not enter the top 10 most influential people . Duke as CEO of Wal-Mart could decide the fate of one signature product , simply removing it from the shelf and put in there. In autumn it with a delegation of the 20 largest U.S. companies CEO visited Washington, where he tried to convince President Obama to the need for early exit from the budget impasse.
11. David Cameron
Who: British Prime MinisterSource of influence : United KingdomIndustry: PoliticsAge: 47
Tory leader controls the world 's sixth-largest economy and is often booked comparisons with Margaret Thatcher for the commitment to the budgetary savings. However, Cameron went for the populist proposal to cut the tax on electricity for households. A graduate of Oxford and a distant relative of King William IV known as an active critic Edward Snowden . Two years later, Cameron will lead the Conservatives in a new election .
Tory leader controls the world 's sixth-largest economy and is often booked comparisons with Margaret Thatcher for the commitment to the budgetary savings. However, Cameron went for the populist proposal to cut the tax on electricity for households. A graduate of Oxford and a distant relative of King William IV known as an active critic Edward Snowden . Two years later, Cameron will lead the Conservatives in a new election .
12. Carlos Slim
Who: Honorary Chairman of the Charitable FoundationSource of influence : América MóvilIndustry : business, philanthropyAge: 73
Mexican telecom tycoon for several years has shifted from a position of Bill Gates, the richest man in the world, but this year, once again lost the American palm. Sliema business empire includes assets in mining, property development and media ( published by The New York Times). In 2012, the billionaire bought just three football club - two in his native Mexico and one in Spain. In February the 2013th Slim joined the initiative of the Gates to fight hunger and support innovative farming techniques .
Mexican telecom tycoon for several years has shifted from a position of Bill Gates, the richest man in the world, but this year, once again lost the American palm. Sliema business empire includes assets in mining, property development and media ( published by The New York Times). In 2012, the billionaire bought just three football club - two in his native Mexico and one in Spain. In February the 2013th Slim joined the initiative of the Gates to fight hunger and support innovative farming techniques .
13. Warren Buffett
Who: CEO of Berkshire HathawaySource of influence : Berkshire HathawayIndustry : business, philanthropyAge: 83
"Oracle of Omaha ", despite the diagnostrirovanny prostate cancer and advanced age , does not release fibers operational control of his business empire . His condition for the year increased by nearly $ 20 billion to $ 53.5 billion , and Buffett does not lose the taste for great deals. Berkshire Hathaway in June started a takeover of the legendary producer Heinz ketchup for $ 23.2 billion, and the energy acquired before NV Energy for $ 5.6 billion cache . The investor continues to actively participate in charity , in July , he sent another $ 2 billion in the form of Berkshire shares in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Collectively patronage initiatives Buffett has reached level of $ 20 billion
"Oracle of Omaha ", despite the diagnostrirovanny prostate cancer and advanced age , does not release fibers operational control of his business empire . His condition for the year increased by nearly $ 20 billion to $ 53.5 billion , and Buffett does not lose the taste for great deals. Berkshire Hathaway in June started a takeover of the legendary producer Heinz ketchup for $ 23.2 billion, and the energy acquired before NV Energy for $ 5.6 billion cache . The investor continues to actively participate in charity , in July , he sent another $ 2 billion in the form of Berkshire shares in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Collectively patronage initiatives Buffett has reached level of $ 20 billion
14. Li Keqiang
Who: Premier of the State Council of the PRC
Source of influence: China
Industry: Politics
Age: 58
Second only to Xi Jinping policies in China, Lee, despite the loyalty to the ideals of the Communist party, known as an advocate of economic liberalism. He acted as one of the lobbyists of the World Bank, who called the Celestial Empire to speed up reforms in the opposite direction of state capitalism.
Source of influence: China
Industry: Politics
Age: 58
Second only to Xi Jinping policies in China, Lee, despite the loyalty to the ideals of the Communist party, known as an advocate of economic liberalism. He acted as one of the lobbyists of the World Bank, who called the Celestial Empire to speed up reforms in the opposite direction of state capitalism.
15. Jeff Bezos
Who: The CEO of Amazon.com
Source of influence: Amazon.com
Industry: Business, Technology
Age: 49
Bezos has rapidly become one of the world's most influential businessmen with the rapid development he founded the online retailer. Amazon and annual sales of $ 61 billion to expand its influence in technology, fashion, video streaming, and traditional media. In the summer Bezos acquired Holding The Washington Post for $ 250 million
Source of influence: Amazon.com
Industry: Business, Technology
Age: 49
Bezos has rapidly become one of the world's most influential businessmen with the rapid development he founded the online retailer. Amazon and annual sales of $ 61 billion to expand its influence in technology, fashion, video streaming, and traditional media. In the summer Bezos acquired Holding The Washington Post for $ 250 million
16. Rex Tillerson
Who: The CEO of Exxon Mobil
Source of influence: Exxon Mobil
Industry: Business
Age: 61
The head of the largest U.S. oil and gas corporation led by Exxon fenomalnomu result in $ 44.9 billion in profits last year. The company is the world's largest public oil and gas producer and is working on six continents. Tillerson is considered one of the most influential and effective lobbyists in the industry.
Source of influence: Exxon Mobil
Industry: Business
Age: 61
The head of the largest U.S. oil and gas corporation led by Exxon fenomalnomu result in $ 44.9 billion in profits last year. The company is the world's largest public oil and gas producer and is working on six continents. Tillerson is considered one of the most influential and effective lobbyists in the industry.
17. Sergey Brin
Who: Co-founder , director of special projects GoogleSource of influence : GoogleIndustry: Business, TechnologyAge: 40
Google co-founders for more than ten years, consistently and effectively work in tandem. While Paige exercises operational control over all the search giant , Bryn focused on the most innovative devices in the corporate division Google X. We are talking about the projects points " augmented reality » Google Glass and unmanned vehicles. Along with Page, Brin has donated $ 400 million to charity this year.
Google co-founders for more than ten years, consistently and effectively work in tandem. While Paige exercises operational control over all the search giant , Bryn focused on the most innovative devices in the corporate division Google X. We are talking about the projects points " augmented reality » Google Glass and unmanned vehicles. Along with Page, Brin has donated $ 400 million to charity this year.
18. Larry Page
Who: Co-founder, CEO of Google
Source of influence: Google
Industry: Business, Technology
Age: 40
The jurisdiction of the Page's - the most popular site in the world with a monthly audience of 1 billion people, a corporation with head revenue of $ 50 billion and rapidly growing business. CEO of Google is responsible for numerous deals M & A, such as buying crowdsourcing app Waze for $ 1 billion, and the absorption of Motorola's mobile division for $ 12.5 billion The two 40-year-old co-founder of Google states have a $ 25 billion
Source of influence: Google
Industry: Business, Technology
Age: 40
The jurisdiction of the Page's - the most popular site in the world with a monthly audience of 1 billion people, a corporation with head revenue of $ 50 billion and rapidly growing business. CEO of Google is responsible for numerous deals M & A, such as buying crowdsourcing app Waze for $ 1 billion, and the absorption of Motorola's mobile division for $ 12.5 billion The two 40-year-old co-founder of Google states have a $ 25 billion
19. Francois Hollande
Who: President of FranceSource of influence : FranceIndustry: PoliticsAge: 59
Hollande became the first in the last two decades, the French President of the Socialist Party and immediately ran into financial problems experienced by the second largest economy in Europe. His popularity in October fell to 23 % on the clumsy actions of scandals due to deportations of migrants. This is the lowest figure for electoral French presidents in the last 20 years - even lower than that of the unpopular predecessor, Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy. Recently, the President criticized the U.S. counterpart Barack Obama for listening to the facts of the U.S. secret services of telephone conversations million French (only a month it has been heard and seen 70 calls and SMS messages).
Hollande became the first in the last two decades, the French President of the Socialist Party and immediately ran into financial problems experienced by the second largest economy in Europe. His popularity in October fell to 23 % on the clumsy actions of scandals due to deportations of migrants. This is the lowest figure for electoral French presidents in the last 20 years - even lower than that of the unpopular predecessor, Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy. Recently, the President criticized the U.S. counterpart Barack Obama for listening to the facts of the U.S. secret services of telephone conversations million French (only a month it has been heard and seen 70 calls and SMS messages).
20. Timothy Cook
Who: Apple CEO
Source of influence: Apple
Industry: Business, Technology
Age: 52
Apple is not only the most valuable company in the world, but also an unsurpassed reputation in the industry of design and technology in the film and music industry, in the media and telecommunications. This year, at the request of Cook's bonus will be linked with exchange rates of the company. In 2012, the CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs' heir in office, has earned $ 4.2 million
Source of influence: Apple
Industry: Business, Technology
Age: 52
Apple is not only the most valuable company in the world, but also an unsurpassed reputation in the industry of design and technology in the film and music industry, in the media and telecommunications. This year, at the request of Cook's bonus will be linked with exchange rates of the company. In 2012, the CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs' heir in office, has earned $ 4.2 million
53. Dmitry Medvedev
Who: The Prime Minister of Russia
Source of influence: Russia
Industry: Politics
Age: 48
The head of the Russian government, in spite of the serious loss of reputation back after castling with Vladimir Putin remains the second most influential figure in the Russian power vertical. However, the chances that the current president will be decided for the second time to entrust all the threads of control to his younger companion, are negligible.
Source of influence: Russia
Industry: Politics
Age: 48
The head of the Russian government, in spite of the serious loss of reputation back after castling with Vladimir Putin remains the second most influential figure in the Russian power vertical. However, the chances that the current president will be decided for the second time to entrust all the threads of control to his younger companion, are negligible.
60. Igor Sechin
Who: President and Chairman of the Board of " Rosneft"Source of influence , " Rosneft"Industry: BusinessAge : 53
A true ally of Vladimir Putin returned to the Forbes ranking after a year of absence. He did not join the government of Dmitry Medvedev and maintained tense relations with the current prime minister. But in the status of the head of "Rosneft ", the former curator of the fuel and energy sector in the Cabinet started a "deal of the century" on the absorption of TNK-BP, a $ 56 billion Soon Sechin officially become a leader of the largest publicly traded oil company in the world in terms of production. However, he maintains a close relationship with the first person of the state, which in the Russian reality remains the main source of the administrative weight.
A true ally of Vladimir Putin returned to the Forbes ranking after a year of absence. He did not join the government of Dmitry Medvedev and maintained tense relations with the current prime minister. But in the status of the head of "Rosneft ", the former curator of the fuel and energy sector in the Cabinet started a "deal of the century" on the absorption of TNK-BP, a $ 56 billion Soon Sechin officially become a leader of the largest publicly traded oil company in the world in terms of production. However, he maintains a close relationship with the first person of the state, which in the Russian reality remains the main source of the administrative weight.
63. Alisher Usmanov
Who: CEO "Gazprominvestholdinga"
Source of influence: USM Holdings
Industry: Business
Age: 60
Russia's richest man made his fortune at $ 17.6 billion on metals, but in recent years diversified its business, having acquired assets in the telecommunications ("Megaphone"), media (publishing house "Kommersant") and technologies (Mail.ru Group). He also owns a stake in the London soccer club Arsenal.
Source of influence: USM Holdings
Industry: Business
Age: 60
Russia's richest man made his fortune at $ 17.6 billion on metals, but in recent years diversified its business, having acquired assets in the telecommunications ("Megaphone"), media (publishing house "Kommersant") and technologies (Mail.ru Group). He also owns a stake in the London soccer club Arsenal.
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