Cameras captured horrifying moments as the CEO of a technology company fell from a height of 15 feet and died during his company's anniversary celebration. Sanjay Shah, the CEO of Vistex, a revenue management company based in Illinois, fell while making an appearance on stage after a cable that was holding a metal cage broke. The bizarre incident occurred at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, India, during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the "Vistex Asia" festival. A shocking video shows Shah inside the metal cage with his colleague Raju Datla. A voice can be heard urging the audience to put their hands together as fireworks explode from the stage. Suddenly, the cable snaps and the structure collapses, causing both men to fall to the ground. They were taken to the hospital, where Shah succumbed to his injuries. The "Sun" newspaper reported that the other man is in serious condition.
Vistex was founded by Shah in 1999 and now has 20 global offices and more than 2,000 employees. Among its clients are brands including GM, Barilla, and Bayer. Employees were accommodated at Ramoji Film City to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary for two days. Shah, 56, was originally from Mumbai and moved to the United States at the age of 17. He earned his MBA from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania at the age of 21. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
