Indian-origin Shankh Mitra, CEO of Welltower, has been named the world's second-highest paid executive in 2025 with an $821 million package, largely stock-based and tied to long-term performance. This highlights a surge in executive pay, with nearly a dozen leaders exceeding $200 million. Mitra's impressive rise from Jadavpur University to this global financial pinnacle underscores the growing impact of Indian talent in international business.

Shankh Mitra, CEO of Welltower, earned $821 million annually, making him the world's second-highest-paid CEO after Elon Musk

From studying engineering in Kolkata to leading a major American real estate company, Shankh Mitra has emerged as one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in the world.