Shankh Mitra becomes world's second-highest paid CEO in 2025

Shankh Mitra, the chief executive of Welltower, has been named the world's second-highest paid CEO for 2025, according to a new analysis of executive compensation. Mitra's total compensation package placed him behind only one other global CEO in terms of pay.

The ranking highlights the substantial earnings of top executives in the real estate investment trust sector. Welltower, a Toledo-based REIT specializing in healthcare infrastructure, has seen significant growth under Mitra's leadership since he took the helm in 2020.

Details of Mitra's compensation, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards, were not disclosed in the report. The analysis considered total remuneration for CEOs at publicly traded companies worldwide.

Mitra's position as the second-highest paid CEO underscores the increasing value placed on leadership in the healthcare real estate sector, which has expanded amid rising demand for senior housing and medical facilities.