Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:41am on 29 Jun 2026,Monday International
Indian-origin executive Shankh Mitra has become the world's second-highest paid CEO among S&P 500 companies after receiving a compensation package worth $821 million (around ₹7,061 crore) in 2025. The Welltower CEO ranks behind only Elon Musk, according to The Wall Street Journal. Born in India, Mitra graduated in engineering from Jadavpur University before earning an MBA from Columbia Business School. Nearly 99% of his compensation is linked to long-term stock awards tied to the company's future performance. His rise from Kolkata to leading a major US healthcare real estate firm has drawn global attention. (PC: Mint)
