Halima Yacob became the first female president of Singapore in 2017. She was elected by a special committee of Parliament, after no candidate received a majority of votes in the popular election. Yacob is a former Speaker of Parliament and a member of the People’s Action Party. She is the first Malay to hold the office of president.
Carrie Lam is the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. She was elected in 2017. Lam is a member of the Chinese Communist Party. She is the first woman to hold the office of Chief Executive.
Jacinda Ardern is the Prime Minister of New Zealand. She was elected in 2017. Ardern is a member of the Labour Party. She is the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister.
Angela Merkel is the Chancellor of Germany. She was elected in 2005. Merkel is a member of the Christian Democratic Union. She is the first woman to hold the office of Chancellor.
Halima Yacob was elected president of Singapore in 2017. She is the first woman to hold the office. Yacob is a former Speaker of Parliament and a member of the People’s Action Party. She is the first Malay to hold the office of president.