Welltower CEO Shankh Mitra becomes the world's second-highest paid executive.

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    "excerpt": "Welltower CEO Shankh Mitra becomes the world's second-highest paid executive.\n\n- June 26, 2026 10:00 AM PDT\n\nTOLEDO, Ohio (Diya TV) - Indian American executive Shankh Mitra has joined the list of the world's highest-paid corporate leaders after receiving a compensation package worth $821 million. The annual ranking by The Wall Street Journal placed the Welltower CEO second among chief executives of S&P 500 companies. Only Tesla CEO Elon Musk ranked higher with a reported compensation package of $158.4 billion.\n\nThe massive pay package has drawn global attention, highlighting the growing use of performance-based rewards for top corporate leaders. The award reflects investor confidence in Mitra's long-term leadership at Welltower, a real estate investment company focused on healthcare properties.\n\nAlmost all of Mitra's compensation depends on the company's future performance. According to The Wall Street Journal, nearly 99% of his total package came through stock grants instead of cash. The largest part of the award included equity grants worth $789 million that Welltower approved in October.\n\nBy the end of the year, the company said the value of those shares had already crossed $1 billion because of the rise in Welltower's stock price. However, Mitra cannot receive the full benefit immediately. Instead, the award includes strict long-term performance conditions.\n\nAbout half of...",
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