Three Brazilian executives are among the 100 most powerful women in business in 2025, according to the magazine's list Fortune, which is now in its 28th year. Tarciana Medeiros, president of Bank of Brazil, in 64th place, and Magda Chambriard, CEO of Petrobras, in 95th place, were already part of the ranking. The new addition is the entry of Lívia Chanes, CEO of Nubank in Brazil, in 91st place.
Regarding Tarciana, the publication highlights that she is the first woman to lead the institution in 213 years. It also reports that the president of BB had, as part of her growth strategy, the support and financing of diverse groups, such as agribusiness.
Regarding Magda, Fortune notes that the executive took over Petrobras at a difficult time. However, it draws attention to the fact that investments in low carbon have more than doubled under her leadership.
As for Lívia, the magazine revisits the growth she led at Nubank as national manager, before taking over the institution's command in the country.
To prepare the ranking, the magazine considers the size and financial health of the company, as well as the professional trajectory, influence, innovation and efforts of executives to improve business.
Fortune's list is led by Mary Barra, CEO of Ford; Julie Sweet of Accenture; and Jane Fraser of Citigroup.
