World Of Forbes: Stories Of Entrepreneurial Capitalism Across Our 42 International Editions

Across the planet, our 42 licensed editions span six continents, 68 countries and 30 languages. They all share the same mission: celebrating entrepreneurial capitalism in all its forms.

ARGENTINA

The subject of Nicolás García Mayor’s undergraduate thesis has become a business exporting temporary housing units to seven countries. With 600,000 orders placed, Cmax System’s easy-to-erect structures have been used for everything from glamping in West Virginia to mobile hospitals in war-torn Ukraine.

AUSTRALIA

Two newcomers appear on the list of Australia’s 50 richest: sisters Alexandra Burt and Leonie Baldock, who together are worth $1.2 billion and rank No. 46. Their Wright Prospecting, the family mining company founded by their late grandfather, announced plans in 2022 for a new iron ore mine in partnership with mining group Rio Tinto in the thinly populated Pilbara region of western Australia.

BRAZIL

“Entrepreneurship is waking up every day, understanding that the world is changing and that we need to change along with this world.”

BULGARIA

Forbes Bulgaria’s list of top celebrities includes pop musician Lubo Kirov, 51, who generated tour revenue of $830,000 after releasing the country’s top-selling album of 2022. He uses his limelight to advocate for transparency in the entertainment industry, from taxes to ticket sales.

CHINA

Michelle Xia fronts Forbes China’s top 100 women in business issue as cofounder and CEO of antibody drug maker Akeso. While the United States dominates the world’s pharmaceutical production, China ranks second—with Akeso accounting for $638 million in revenue in 2023.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Former Facebook executive and Lean In author Sheryl Sandberg asked about 40 influential women around the world to write a foreword for her bestseller-to-be in 2013, words to inspire women in a given region. Czech fintech exec Renata Mrázová (pictured) recounts her disbelief at being chosen.

ECUADOR

Former Quito mayor Roque Sevilla, 76, employs 4,800 people through 19 entities within his Grupo Futuro holding company, which does about $680 million in annual turnover, led by medical services and insurance provider Salud SA.

FRANCE

Last year, France native Max-Hervé George sold his shares of Switzerland-based luxury property developer Ultima Collection, which had landed him on the 30 Under 30 list in 2019. Now he’s at the helm of Icona Capital, which has $8 billion–plus in assets, mostly invested in sustainable real estate.

GERMANY

The dressage rider to beat this summer is German equestrian Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, who won team and solo gold at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The 38-year-old mother of two has helped revise industry rules about how maternity leave affects a competitor’s eligibility.

GUINEA-BISSAU

Forbes África Lusófona reports on Guinea-Bissau’s greatest export: cashews. The West African nation produces some 200,000 tons of the nut each year, directly or indirectly supporting the vast majority of its 2 million citizens.

HUNGARY

Forbes Hungary features 33 self-made women who have built businesses in a variety of sectors, such as Judit Rácz (far left), whose skin care brand has reached about $12 million in annual sales, and Veronika Pistyur (second from left), who cofounded a Budapest-based venture capital fund.

INDIA

Ajay Singh has twice pulled budget carrier SpiceJet out of turbulent times. Again in a fragile financial position, the company hopes to raise up to $270 million and purchase Go First, Mumbai’s now-defunct low-cost airline. The December announcement has sent SpiceJet stock skyward.

ISRAEL

More Investment House partner Ori Keren fronts Forbes Israel’s list of top investment managers, thanks to big returns abroad in 2023 in provident and pension funds, despite war at home. The Israeli firm counts $30 billion in assets under management.