The name of Indian-origin Jagdeep Singh is now at the top among the highest paid professionals in the world. His name and face are being discussed everywhere. Singh’s daily salary is Rs 48 crore, which comes to around Rs 17,500 crore annually.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google’s parent company Alphabet, is also counted among the highest paid CEOs. As of April 2023, Pichai’s annual salary was Rs 1,663 crore, including allowances. If their total compensation is added, it comes to approximately Rs 1,854 crore annually, i.e. approximately Rs 5 crore per day.
Who is Jagdeep Singh?
Jagdeep Singh is the founder of QuantumScape and a renowned entrepreneur.
- He founded this company in 2010.
- QuantumScape works on creating next generation solid-state batteries, which help increase the energy efficiency of electric vehicles (EV) and reduce charging times.
- His work is being considered a revolution in the world of electric vehicles.
According to DNA India, Singh’s vision and leadership have played a key role in the success of QuantumScape.
- Big names like Volkswagen and Bill Gates are among the investors of this company.
- Before starting QuantumScape, Singh worked in various leadership roles at multiple companies for over 10 years.
Jagdeep Singh’s education and career
Jagdeep Singh’s educational and professional journey is also very inspiring:
- He did B.Tech from Stanford University and MBA from University of California.
- His salary package included stock options worth Rs 19,000 crore (about $2.3 billion).
- On February 16, 2024, he resigned as CEO of QuantumScape and handed over the reins of the company to Shiv Sivaram.
New journey: CEO of stealth startup
Even after leaving the post of CEO, Singh’s journey did not stop here.
- He is now the CEO of a “stealth startup”.
- His new venture is focused on developing new technologies, which can bring him greater success in the future.
Increasing influence of Indians in the world
The name of Jagdeep Singh reflects the power of Indian talent and its global recognition.
- According to their social media account (@startupjag), they are constantly active in innovation.
- His journey from an employee to the world’s highest paid professional is a testament to the strength of Indian entrepreneurship and leadership abilities.
