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Business women at the top

The undisputed No. 1 in the Quote 500 has long been the frontwoman of beer brand Heineken: Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken. For years she has been at the helm of this list, but Charlene is not the only woman who has taken a spot on the prominent entrepreneurs' list. MASTERS highlights some of the women whose perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit enrich the list.Text: Patrick Stoffer

Mabel Wisse Smit

When her husband Prince Friso died, Mabel received a small stake in Adyen, a Dutch payment service provider. Since then, the company has grown tremendously and so have these shares, giving her a reasonable stake in the company. In addition, she is an economist, political scientist and above all human rights activist

Yvonne Swaans

A true self-made-woman on the list. Together with her husband, she founded investment company Qmulus. They amassed their wealth with the company Direct Wonen, which is now succeeded by Qmulus. Two companies where she was partly responsible for the success. Yvonne tips: "dare to dream and get started with full attention and focus on what you want to achieve.

Madeleine Pauw

The woman behind the fashion chain Pauw. Read more about style tips from this successful fashion chain here.

Marianne Mignot

Marianne made her comeback this year as heirs bought out of the company. Mignot is the frontwoman of cigarette manufacturer Mascotte.