In C-Suite Comp’s 2024 ranking of America’s highest-paid CEOs, prominent Indian-American tech leaders Google’s Sundar Pichai and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella have been relegated to the backburner, making way for other prominent figures of Indian origin. This year’s list highlights Nikesh Arora and Yamini Rangan as the standout names.
Nikesh Arora: The fourth highest paid CEO
Nikesh Arora, 56, has been recognised as the fourth highest-paid CEO in the US. Arora, who serves as the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has revealed that his remuneration for the fiscal year 2023 stands at a whopping $151.4 million. This significant earning puts him above other Indian-American tech giants including Pichai and Nadella.
Arora’s professional career has been distinguished. He was born in Ghaziabad and studied at the Air Force Public School in Delhi and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BHU), has previously held senior positions at Google and SoftBank. His current position at Palo Alto Networks has bolstered his financial standing, contributing to an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Yamini Rangan: An inspiring journey
Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot Inc., has become the eighth highest-paid female CEO in the United States. At 47 years old, Rangan earned a reported compensation of $25.88 million in fiscal year 2023. Her success story is marked by perseverance and a remarkable rise from modest beginnings.
Rangan, who emigrated from India at age 21 to pursue her American dream, initially faced financial struggles, even working as a waitress while pursuing her studies in computer engineering and an MBA. Her career path took a major turn when she joined HubSpot as the Chief Customer Officer. Rangan’s estimated net worth is around $45 million, reflecting her successful transition from initial financial struggles to a prominent leadership position.
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