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US - Jun 25, 2026 - Meet Shankh Mitra, Indian-origin executive ranked second-highest paid CEO 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.

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