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Azim Hashim Premji
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- Azim Hashim Premji, born on July 24, 1945, is an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, renowned for his role as the chairman of Wipro Limited.
- While he retains a non-executive position on the board, he is often referred to as the Czar of the Indian IT Industry, having steered Wipro through significant growth and diversification over four decades.
- Recognized globally for his influence, Premji has been listed among the most powerful and influential individuals by various publications, including Asiaweek and Time magazine.
- He serves as the Chancellor of Azim Premji University in Bangalore and has been honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.
- Premji's philanthropic endeavors are substantial; he pledged to donate at least half of his wealth through the Giving Pledge initiative, starting with a significant contribution to the Azim Premji Foundation, primarily focused on education in India.
- His net worth fluctuates but is estimated at around $9.3 billion by Forbes and $25 billion by Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of February 2023.
- Notably, his philanthropic activities have impacted his ranking in the Forbes India Rich list, dropping from the 2nd to the 17th position in 2019 after significant charitable donations.
- Born in Bombay, India, to a Khoja Ismaili Muslim family from Gujarat, Premji holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.
- He is married to Yasmeen Premji, and they have two children, Rishad and Tariq, with Rishad currently serving as the Chairman of Wipro's IT business
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Education
Institute | Degree | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Stanford University | Electrical Engineering | 1966-1967 |
Harvard University | Electrical Engineering | 1969 |
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Position | Company | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Early Career | Western India Vegetable Products | 1966-2019 |
Executive Chairman | Wipro Limited | 1966-2019 |
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