Azim Premji
Businessman and philanthropist, Wipro
Born
July 24th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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A prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist, led Wipro Limited, transforming it into one of the largest IT services companies in the world. Following the passing of his father, took over the family business in 1966, diversifying from vegetable oil to IT by the 1980s. Played a significant role in shaping India's IT sector and established the Azim Premji Foundation, focusing on education and social development. Contributed extensively to various philanthropic endeavors, enhancing educational resources for underprivileged communities across India.
Transformed Wipro Limited into a global IT giant
Established the Azim Premji Foundation
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