In this article, we will talk about great people who have achieved unprecedented heights in their work. And to distribute them by degree of influence, we made the top 20. It included rulers, world stars, financiers, entrepreneurs and other prominent personalities. The list of "Most Influential People in the World" was formed on the basis of data from well-known magazines - Forbes and Time. So who are these great ones who turned the world upside down? Let's find out!
20. Jamie Dimode
Occupation - Executive Director of JP Morgan Chase Bank.
The American banker was barely squeezed into the top twenty, but in 2014 his position was higher - he took 18th place in this rating.
Jamie's father and grandfather were not mere mortals, but prosperous stock brokers. It should be noted that Dimod graduated from the University of Economics and Psychology, and later at Harvard Business School. To demonstrate his son’s talent, his parents sent his university work to a family friend, Sandy Vale, who is popular on Walt-Street. The American banker immediately hired him.
Later, Sandy had to leave a place in the company, and James left with him in search of a new place. Vale acquired Commercial Credit, and Daimoda was appointed CFO. James later took over as head of a securities trading firm. Thus began his independent activity.
19. Mark Zuckerberg
Occupation - Founder of Facebook.
Continues our list of “The Most Influential People in the World” Mark Zuckerberg. Already at 10 years old, parents gave their son a computer. Even then, Mark began to actively study programming. By age 12, he had created a messaging program.
While still very young (32 years old), the man made a huge fortune, which for 2015 amounted to $ 44.6 billion. Mark earned his untold wealth in developing the familiar and most popular Internet network Facebook. It should be noted that Zuckerberg takes 6th place in the "Most rich people in the world".
18. Ali Hosseini-Khamenei
Occupation - President of Iran.
The list of the most influential people in the world is continued by Ali Hosseini-Khamenei, who was born in Iran. Ali studied at an ordinary comprehensive school, after which he entered the theological academy. It is worth saying that the future politician even spent time in prison.
After the assassination of the president in 1981, he was elected president of Iran. In 2014, Ali took 19th place in the ranking of “The Most Influential People in the World”.
17. Jeff Bezos
Occupation - Founder and CEO of Amazon.com.
17th place in the list of "TOP most influential people in the world" is Jeff Bezos. The 52-year-old billionaire was born in the United States. At the moment, his income is $ 55.2 billion. Jeff immediately manages three companies: the Internet service Amazon.com, Blue Origin, The Washington Post.
16. Francois Hollande
Occupation - President of France.
The list of the most influential people in the world cannot do without Francois Hollande. The future politician in the family of doctors grew up: his father was the director of the clinic, and his mother worked as a nurse. Francois attended a business school at the Faculty of Law and Business, and then enrolled in the National College of Management.
Hollande was an adviser to President Francois Mitterrand. In 2001, he was accepted as mayor of Tulle. Since 2012 - President of France.
15. Carlos Slim Elu
Activity - a large Mexican businessman of Arab origin.
Carlos grew during the crisis in Mexico. The father was engaged in financial and economic education of children. It was from him that Carlos inherited the ability to calculate situations. He later began investing in the Sanborns chain and hotel business. This served as the foundation for further development.He made his fortune by buying up auctioned companies, including Telmex.
14. Abdullah ibn Abdel Aziz Al Saud
Occupation - ruler of Saudi Arabia.
In 2014, he occupied 11th place in the Top 100 of the most influential people in the world.
Abdullah ibn Abdel Aziz Al Saud was born in Saudi Arabia. He was the mayor of Mecca, served as commander of the National Guard. On August 3, Abdala ascended the throne. During the reign, he made significant progress in education. It should be noted that in Morocco, 2 libraries were built for his funds.
13. Warren Buffett
Occupation - Owner of Berkshire Hathaway.
In the list entitled "The Most Influential People in the World" Warren Buffett, who was born in the USA in 1930 (86 years old), occupies a special place. Looking at his successful father doing business, he became interested in the exchange, market and money. From an early age he was actively trying to earn money, and his first serious business was the purchase of Cities Service shares with the money borrowed from his father. After waiting for the price increase for the shares, he sold them and received a difference of $ 5, and after some time the securities sold began to cost several times more. So life taught him the basic principle of business - patience.
Currently Warren is the owner of The Berkshire Hathaway textile company; he is still involved in promotions and charity. Warren Buffett is third in the list of the richest in the world.
12. Li Keqiang
Occupation - Premier of the State Council of China.
The list of the most influential people in the world goes on with Li Keqiang. The future prime minister graduated from the University of Beijing, where he received a law degree. Lee is a doctor of economics. Keqiang began his political activities during the years of communism. Li led the China Youth Department and also served as secretary of the All-China Student Union.
11. Mario Draghi
Occupation - Chairman of the European Central Bank, Italian economist.
At first, Mario worked as a professor at the university, and then his leadership began. Banking occupied most of his life. Over the years, Draghi has been a director of the World Bank, vice chairman and executive director and board member of several bank associations. At the moment, Mario Draghi takes 11th place in the top most influential people in the world (Time, Forbse).
10. Larry Page
Occupation: Google.
Having entered Stanford University, Larry in the courses gets acquainted with his future friend and colleague Sergey Brin. Friends who knew enough about computer programs came up with the idea of creating a Google search engine. Now Larry Page rightfully takes 10th place in the ranking of "The most influential people in the world."
9. Narendra Modi
Occupation - Member of the Indian People's Party.
Modi's political activity began with the nationalist RSS organization. Narendra later defended his PhD, and in 2001 was appointed prime minister in Gujarat.
8. David Cameron
Occupation - Prime Minister of Great Britain.
The ranking of the most influential people in the world continues to David Cameron. The future prime minister studied at Bershkir school. Behind him are Eton and Oxford Universities.
David was an adviser to the Secretary of the Treasury of Great Britain, and later he himself worked at the Home Office. Worked at a major UK media company. He was elected party leader from Whitney County. Later, the Queen of Great Britain herself elected Cameron to the post of Prime Minister, dismissing the previous one.
7. Janet Yellen
Occupation - Head of the US Federal Reserve, an American economist.
Janet graduated with honors from Brown University and received a Ph.D. Yellen began her career teaching at the School of Economics in London, Harvard, and the American School of Business.
6. Bill Gates
Occupation - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
As a kid, Bill attended Seattle's good school.Teachers complained of abominable behavior, constant absenteeism and poor academic performance. What was really given to the young bully was mathematics. Back in school, he got acquainted with computer technology and began to thoroughly study it. For days and even on weekends, he spent time in a computer class and often skipped classes. Then, in order to somehow distract the student, he and his friend were forbidden to attend the computer class. They reacted to such boorish behavior on the part of teachers and parents by stealing passwords and hacking the system.
Also, the future specialist was expelled from Harvard University. After that, he set to work on software and founded Microsoft. Occupied constantly leading places in the list of "Most successful people of the world ”according to Forbse and Time. The list of the most influential people in the world goes on.
5. Xi Jinping
Occupation - Chairman of the PRC.
Xi Jinping was born in Shanxi. His father was far from an ordinary person. He led the PRC, served as vice-premier of the PRC, and also served as deputy chairman of the NPC SC. Xi Jinping followed in his father's footsteps and in 1974 became a member of the CCP. The doctor of law, as chairman of the PRC, is actively fighting corruption and is trying to establish relations with other countries.
4. Francis
Occupation - 266th pope.
The top 100 most influential people in the world are continued by Francis, whose real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio. His native city is Buenos Aires. The future righteous studied at Villa Devoto Seminary, where he received a diploma in chemical technologist and a degree in philosophy. He also taught at Catholic colleges, where he taught children literature and philosophy.
3. Barack Obama
Occupation - US President.
The first African American to take over as president of the United States. Born in Honolulu (Hawaii).
2. Angela Merkel
Occupation - Chancellor of Germany.
The ranking of the most influential people in the world is Angela Merkel. In 2000, the chair of the CDU was empty. Merkel already held the post of Secretary General at that time. Since there was no one to replace the chairman, Angela assumed the main responsibilities. On November 22, 2005, she was nevertheless elected Federal Chancellor of Germany.
1. Vladimir Putin
Occupation - President of the Russian Federation.
Completing our list of “The Most Influential People in the World” is Vladimir Putin. The future president of the Russian Federation after graduation served in the KGB, and also helped the rector in international affairs at the Leningrad State University. Zhdanova. Later, Vladimir Vladimirovich was invited to the post of Deputy Presidential Administration. After a short period, Putin became secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. In 1999, Yeltsin resigned and appointed Vladimir Vladimirovich Prime Minister. On May 7, 2000, Putin took office as president of the Russian Federation.
