Rs 48 crore a day! Meet the Indian CEO who became the world’s highest-paid employee

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Jagdeep Singh, the CEO of Quantumscape, who has made a name for himself as the highest-paid employee in the world, with an annual income of Rs 17,500 crore. His remarkable success highlights the rising influence of Indian talent on the global stage.

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Singh’s leadership and his massive earnings

Jagdeep Singh has set a new benchmark in employment patterns, especially in the tech and clean energy sectors. As the CEO of Quantumscape, a leading electric vehicle (EV) battery company, Singh earns an incredible Rs 48 crores every day—an amount larger than the annual revenue of some major companies. This jaw-dropping salary reflects not only his personal success but also the importance of leadership in industries like EVs, which are playing a significant role in the global transition to sustainable energy.

Singh’s strong educational foundation

Jagdeep Singh’s success is rooted in his strong academic background. He holds a B.Tech from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. His education provided him with the skills needed to navigate the world of business and technology. Singh worked for over ten years in various companies before founding Quantumscape in 2010. This allowed him to explore opportunities in breakthrough innovations, particularly in battery technology.

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