9. Jerome Powell
The last name on our list is one many people have not heard of, but the power he wields is second to none. Why? Because Jerome Powell is the chairman of the Federal Reserve. The position of chairman has long been considered one of the most powerful positions in the entire world as any decisions they make can have a profound economic effect on not just the American economy but every developed and developing country across the globe.
With inflation running at its highest level in 40 years, the decisions Powell makes, the most recent being raising interest rates for the first time in more than three years, will have a lasting impact on the world economy. Added to that, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on supply chains and increasing inflation pressures, Powell will play a huge role in the next few years.
