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 report. His total compensation package placed him behind only one other executive globally.

Mitra's pay includes salary, bonuses, stock awards, and other incentives tied to the company's performance. Welltower, a real estate investment trust focused on healthcare infrastructure, has seen significant growth under his leadership.

The ranking highlights the increasing compensation levels for top executives in the healthcare real estate sector. Mitra's pay package reflects the company's strong financial results and shareholder returns over the past year.

Details of Mitra's compensation were disclosed in Welltower's annual proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The report noted that his pay was largely driven by long-term incentive awards linked to the company's stock performance.