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These Are The 20 Highest-Paid Political Leaders In The World In 2018

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajProf. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajEducation and Career

With annual salary ranging from approximately $200,000 to nearly $2 million, it pays to be a political leader. And if you are leading a major economy, such Germany, Canada or the United States, it pays especially well, that’s according to Cristabelle Tumola at 24/7 Wall St. Here’s how much the World’s 20 best-paid leaders are pulling in.

Unsurprisingly, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, claims the No. 1 spot, with Hong Kong’s Chief executive Carrie Lam in second.

These Are The 20 Highest-Paid Political Leaders In The World In 2018

1. Lee Hsien Loong
Prime minister of Singapore
Annual salary: $1,700,000
Twitter: @leehsienloong.

2. Carrie Lam
Chief executive of Hong Kong
Annual salary: $578,320

3. Malcolm Turnbull
Prime minister of Australia
Annual salary: $409,981
Twitter: @turnbullmalcolm.

4. Alain Berset
President of Switzerland
Annual salary: $401,929
Twitter: @alain_berset.

5. Donald Trump
President of United States
Annual salary: $400,000
Twitter: @realDonaldTrump.

6. Jacinda Ardern
Prime minister of New Zealand
Annual salary: $345,385
Twitter: @jacindaardern.

7. Xavier Bettel
Prime minister of Luxembourg
Annual salary: $340,000
Twitter: @xavier_bettel.

8. Sebastian Kurz
Chancellor of Austria
Annual salary: $330,396
Twitter: @sebastiankurz.

9. Jimmy Morales
President of Guatemala
Annual salary: $326,796
Twitter: @jimmymoralesgt.

10. Justin Trudeau
Prime minister of Canada
Annual salary: $273,809
Twitter: @JustinTrudeau.

11. Angela Merkel
Chancellor of Germany
Annual salary: $244,000

12. Kersti Kaljulaid
President of Estonia
Annual salary: $240,312
Twitter: @kerstikaljulaid.

13. Leo Varadkar
Taoiseach of Ireland
Annual salary: $234,685
Twitter: @campaignforleo.

14. Charles Michel
Prime minister of Belgium
Annual salary: $230,392
Twitter: @charlesmichel.

15. Ilham Aliyev
President of Azerbaijan
Annual salary: $230,000
Twitter: @presidentaz.

16. Stefan Lofven
Prime minister of Sweden
Annual salary: $224,258
Twitter: @swedishpm.

17. Mark Rutte
Prime minister of Netherlands
Annual salary: $222,053
Twitter: @markrutte.

18. Lars Rasmussen
Prime minister of Denmark
Annual salary: $219,205
Twitter: @larsloekke.

19. Theresa May
Prime minister of United Kingdom
Annual salary: $214,247
Twitter: @theresa_may.

20. Moon Jae-in
President of South Korea
Annual salary: $211,320

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Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a media and technology executive, macro-economist, strategic thinker, chair, and chief executive officer of the CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Under Dr. Amarendra's leadership, CEOWORLD magazine has become the world's most iconic news organization, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of business leaders daily. Additionally, he serves as the chair and founding member of the CEOWORLD magazine’s Inclusion Advisory Board.

In his current role, he counsels and collaborates with c-suite executives of large multinational corporations, helping them drive change in their companies to improve their competitiveness. Dr. Amarendra has extensive experience in serving on numerous boards. He leads and supports a globally dispersed team of columnists, correspondents, editors, journalists, reporters, researchers, and industry analysts.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from the European Global School, Paris, France. He also received his Doctoral Degree in Chartered Accountancy from the European International University Paris, France, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Ukraine. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and his master’s degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA) from European Global School Paris. Dr. Amarendra also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in International Relations and Affairs from the American University of Athens, Alabama, United States.

As CEO, he transformed the CEOWORLD magazine into a highly efficient, digital-first, profitable enterprise. Today, CEOWORLD magazine is a standard bearer for modern responsible journalism. Dr. Amarendra retains a strong desire to continuously improve his skills and abilities and believes that the first step to being a true leader is to inspire others to lead with you.

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is the CHAIR, CEO, AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR of the CEOWORLD magazine. Connect with him through LinkedIn.
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