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Who is Shankh Mitra? The Indian-origin CEO who became the world's second-highest paid executive in 2025 af

Indian-origin CEO Shankh Mitra became the world's second-highest paid executive in 2025.

Business desk
NRI HeraldJune 26, 2026
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Who is Shankh Mitra? The Indian-origin CEO who became the world's second-highest paid executive in 2025 af

Shankh Mitra, an Indian-origin executive, became the world's second-highest paid CEO in 2025. He serves as the chief executive officer of a major company, though specific details about the firm were not disclosed.

Mitra's compensation package placed him behind only the top-paid executive globally. The exact figure of his earnings was not provided in the available information.

The recognition highlights the growing prominence of Indian-origin leaders in global corporate leadership. Mitra joins a list of diaspora executives who have achieved top-tier compensation in recent years.

Further details about Mitra's career background and the factors driving his compensation were not included in the initial report.

Business desk · June 26, 2026
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