Synopsis: Indian-origin CEOs are leading in major global companies across technology, pharmaceuticals, and fashion industries. Many of these executives come from engineering and business backgrounds, with degrees from prestigious universities and business schools such as the Indian Institute of Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology.
Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian-origin CEOs driving billion-dollar companies with innovation and leadership excellence in various industries
1. Satya Nadella – Microsoft ($3.77 Trillion)
- Background: Nadella is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft since 2014, having transformed the company into the cloud-first, AI-first giant. Increased Azure cloud service to over $75 billion in yearly revenue, with a 34$ year-over-year growth.
- Education: Manipal Institute of Technology(B.tech), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee(M.Tech), University of Chicago Booth of Business(MBA).
- Personal Net Worth: $1.1 billion
2. Sundar Pichai – Alphabet/Google ($3 Trillion)
- Background: Chennai-born Pichai took over at Google in 2015 and at Alphabet in 2019. He has navigated Google’s AI revolution while dominating search. Led the implementation of integrating AI throughout the products at Google with the introduction of Gemini AI.
- Education: IIT Kharagpur(Metallurgical Engineering), Stanford University(MS), Wharton School(MBA).
- Personal Net Worth: $5.81 Billion
3. Neal Mohan – YouTube ($3.0 Trillion Parent Company)
- Background: Having Indian parents in the US, Mohan rose to the position of Youtube’s CEO in 2023, spearheading the platform’s creator economy and AI-Powered developments.
- Personal Net Worth: $155 million
4. Shailesh Jejurikar – Procter & Gamble ($380 Billion)
- Background: Jejurikar was born in Mumbai. He will become P & G’s CEO on January 1, 2026. Historic induction as the 188-year-old company’s first Indian-trained president. 36-year tenure at P & G, having grown through many leader positions.
- Education: Mumbai University(bachelor’s), IIM Lucknow(MBA)
5. Nikesh Arora – Palo Alto Networks( $144 Billion)
- Background: Arora was born in UP. He became the CEO in 2018 and redefined the global leader in cybersecurity. He established an entire security platform with over 70,000 organizations.
- Education: IIT BHU(Electrical Engineering), Northeastern University(MBA), Boston College
- Personal Net worth: $9.19 Billion
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6. Shantanu Narayen – Adobe ($141 Billion)
- Background: Raised in Hyderabad, Narayen has led Adobe since 2007 and successfully transformed the company into the cloud-subscription model. Increased the market cap of the company to over $140 billion from below $20 billion during his tenure.
- Education: University of Hyderabad, Bowling Green state University, UC Berkeley
- Personal Net worth: $4.67 billion
7. Reshma Kewalramani – Vertex Pharmaceuticals ($105 Billion)
- Background: Sheilbatappa’s native city is Rajput. Vertex pharma’s current CEO is Reshma, who has held the position since 2020. She is driving the company’s novel therapy for rare diseases and global expansion. Led the company in major market expansion.
- Education: Boston University School of Medicine(MD), Harvard Business School(MBA)
- Personal Net worth: $100 million
8. Jay Chaudhry – Zscale ($49 Billion)
- Background: Chaudhry is the founder and CEO born in Himachal Pradesh who invented Zero Trust security architecture. Founded several successful cyber security companies prior to Zscaler.
- Education: IIT(BHU), University of Cincinnati, Harvard Business School
- Personal Net worth: $17.9 billion
9. Raj Subramaniam – Fedex ($70 Billion)
- Background: Born in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. Subramaniam took the position of CEO in 2022 and automated global logistics functions. He increased e-commerce capacity and sustainability programs during his term.
- Education: IIT Bombay(Chemical Engineering), Syracuse University(MS)
- Personal Net worth: $25 million
10. Leena Nair – Chanel ($15 Billion)
- Background: Born in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur, Nair in 2022 became the first Indian origin and female CEO of luxury behemoth Chanel. She spearheaded diversity and inclusion drives in the Champs-ès-Rêves zone.
- Education: Delhi University, XLRI Jamshedpur
- Personal Net worth: $40 million
Conclusion
These leaders together account for the best-of-Indians throughout the world in global business leadership with organizations that propel innovations across tech, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, lv and fashion apparels and consumer durables industry.
Written by Yatheendra N
