Forbes recognizes influential women in Spain and Portugal

Forbes has released its annual rankings of influential and powerful women in Spain and Portugal, highlighting significant female leadership across various professional sectors.

In Spain, Forbes Women included Fátima Báñez in its ‘100 Most Influential Women in Spain 2025’ list. Báñez, the president of the Fundación CEOE and an independent director for companies such as Laboratorios Rovi and Iberdrola Energía Internacional, was recognized for her impact in the institutional and corporate landscapes.

In Portugal, Forbes Portugal’s annual ranking of the ‘Most Powerful Women’ named Maria do Carmo Neves as the second most powerful woman in the Health category. Neves is the co-founder and chair of the board at Tecnimede, a pharmaceutical group based in Sintra. Under her leadership, the group generates approximately 378 million euros in revenue and exports half of its production to over 100 markets.