Meet Shankh Mitra, Indian-origin CEO ranked second-highest paid in the world after Elon Musk

Shankh Mitra, an engineer originally from Kolkata, is making headlines as he takes the helm at Welltower, earning the title of the world's second-highest paid CEO. His remarkable compensation of $821 million in 2025, primarily through stock awards linked to the company's long-term success, exemplifies the rising trend in executive remuneration. Mitra's inspiring path from Jadavpur University to corporate stardom serves as a motivating story for many aspiring leaders.