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Azim Premji
The business leader who transformed Wipro from a consumer-products company into a global technology business.
Wipro technology business · Azim Premji Foundation
- Born
- 24 July 1945
- Birthplace
- India
More people
Azim Premji
Azim Premji led Wipro’s expansion into information technology. He later committed a large share of his wealth to education and other philanthropic work in India.
Early life
Bombay
Born into a business family.
Stanford
Studied electrical engineering before returning to run the family company.
Career
- 1966
Company leadership
Took over after his father’s death.
- 1980s
Technology expansion
Moved Wipro into computing and software.
- 2019
Leadership transition
Stepped down as executive chairman.
Companies & projects
Wipro technology business
Developed an international IT services company.
Azim Premji Foundation
Established an organisation focused on education.
Azim Premji University
Founded a university connected to development and public purpose.
Beyond work
Giving Pledge
Joined the philanthropic commitment in 2013.
Education
Completed his Stanford degree after years leading the business.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — wipro.com ↗Photo: World Economic Forum. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
