When it comes to powerful women, most of us put our mother figure at the top. Forbes compiles their list too.

According to their website, they “gather top politicians, CEOs, activists, and celebrities ” who–in their words–matter most. Here is a look at their top 10 list.

They list: Name/age/country/category

Angela Merkel Chancellor, Germany	59	Germany	Politics
2	Dilma Rousseff President, Brazil	65	Brazil	Politics
3	Melinda Gates Cochair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation	49	United States	Philanthropy/NGO
4	Michelle Obama First Lady, United States	49	United States	Politics
5	Hillary Clinton Personality, Philanthropist	66	United States	Politics
6	Sheryl Sandberg COO, Facebook	44	United States	Technology
7	Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund	57	France	Philanthropy/NGO
8	Janet Napolitano Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, United States	55	United States	Politics
9	Sonia Gandhi President, Indian National Congress, India	66	India	Politics
10	Indra Nooyi CEO, PepsiCo	58	United States