Who Is Abigail Johnson, 10th Richest Woman In the World?

Women around the globe are creating history, they are challenging the dogmatic practices, bringing changes in every field around the globe. One such stalwart among innumerable is Abigail Pierrepont Johnson, the tenth (10th) Richest Woman in the world. She is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an American investment firm named Fidelity Investments. Abigail Johnson was born on December 19, 1961, in Boston, US. Today, Johnson is one of the leading businesswomen in the world with a net worth of around $29 Billion, as reported by Forbes.

Since 1988, Abigail has been wed to Christopher J. McKown. He is the CEO of the healthcare information firm Iora Health. Along with their two daughters, the couple resides in the town of Milton in Greater Boston. One daughter is a college student, while the other is a high school student.

Fidelity Investments-

Fidelity Investments initially known as 'Fidelity Funds', was incorporated in the year 1930 by Edward Johnson II, the grandfather of Abigail, which was presided over by Edward Johnson III, father of Abigail.

Currently, the company is known as Fidelity Management & Research (FMR).

It was in the year 1988 when Abigail joined Fidelity Investments as an Analyst after she completed her graduation from the prestigious Harvard Business School. After a long term at the firm, in 2014, Abigail was announced as the CEO of the company, which later followed by being the chairwoman of FMR in 2016. 

Awards & Honors conferred to Abigail Johnson-

Abigail Johnson has earned various prestigious positions and ranks in her career, ranging from various positions in the Forbes' List of 100 Powerful Women for several years; she was ranked the 5th most powerful woman in the list in the year 2022.

Abigail occupies the 68th place in Forbes Billionaires Ranking 2023.

Johnson is also the first and only woman to be a part of the Financial Services Forum's board. She has made a position for herself in the perceived male-dominated field of investments.

While many believed investing is a man's game, Abigail showed the world a mirror and has set a perfect example for many females who aspire to get into this sector.