Who are the 10 most powerful women in the world? Every year, Forbes compiles a list of the world's most powerful women. Forbes' list for 2011 may surprise you. We included No. 11, just for the heck of it.

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No. 10 - Irene Rosenfeld, CEO Kraft Foods
In anticipation of a split in two next year, Kraft Foods named current CEO Irene Rosenfeld as CEO of its global snacks company and W. Anthony Vernon as CEO of its North American grocery company. REUTERS
No. 9 - IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde
No. 9 - Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director. REUTERS
No. 8 - Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States
No. 8 - Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States. REUTERS
7.Sonia Gandhi President of the Indian National Congress Party
Sonia Gandhi is the President of the Indian National Congress Party. REUTERS
6.Melinda Gates Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Melinda Gates is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. REUTERS
5.Sheryl Sandberg Chief Operating Officer, Facebook.com
Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook.com. REUTERS
No. 11 - Lady Gaga, singer
No. 11 - Lady Gaga, singer. REUTERS