Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top Women Leaders of California for 2026. California operates at a scale unmatched by any other state. Its economy reached approximately $4.3 trillion in 2025, accounting for about 14% of total U.S. economic output, while companies headquartered in California attracted roughly 60% of all U.S. venture capital investment. That concentration of capital, talent, and commercial activity means decisions made by California leaders frequently influence how entire industries develop far beyond the state’s borders. The women recognized this year hold senior responsibility within organizations whose products, services, investments, and ideas reach across the country and around the world.
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