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In a world dominated by tech billionaires, Indian-origin entrepreneur Jagdeep Singh has achieved global fame by becoming the highest-paid employee. As the founder and former CEO of QuantumScape, Singh earned an astonishing annual compensation package of Rs.17,500 crore approximately Rs.48 crore per day. His remarkable earnings have stunned the corporate world and sparked discussions about the rewards of innovation-driven leadership. 

Truecaller, the globally recognized caller identification and spam blocking platform, has announced that Rishit Jhunjhunwala will step into the role of CEO on January 9, 2025. Currently serving as Chief Product Officer and Managing Director of Truecaller India, Jhunjhunwala has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s product offerings and expanding its footprint in India.

Did you know that several Indian-origin businesspeople hold prominent positions in some of the world's most renowned companies? They have made a significant impact on the global stage. Let's learn about 10 such leaders.

Kabir Joshi's story, from selling perfumes in the streets to experiencing a deadly accident that left him paralyzed to becoming the CEO of a Rs 3413 crore company in Dubai, is truly remarkable. 

Sundar Pichai was born on June 10, 1972, to a loving family in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. His journey from a middle-class Indian family to becoming the CEO of Google is inspiring and the epitome of his hard work and determination. 

Here are the top 7 Indian-origin CEOs of the world's leading billion-dollar corporations. 

Many IIT alumni earn lucrative salaries in lakhs and crores. Salil Parekh, alumnus of IIT Bombay, is the CEO of India’s second largest tech company, Infosys. He is among the top earners.

Anirudh Devgan is a computer scientist and an alumnus of IIT Delhi. He is the CEO of Cadence Design Systems, a software company with a market capitalization exceeding $62.14 billion as of August 2023. According to salary.com, Anirudh Devgan’s annual salary was approximately Rs 2,200 crore in the year 2022.