Azim Premji
Azim Premji
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At a Glance
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Age70
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Earnings$ 15.9 Billion
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Source of earningsInformation Technology
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Marital StatusMarried
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Children2
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ResidenceBangalore
Forbes India Lists
#3 India Rich List 2015
#3 India Rich List Rank 2014
#4 India Rich List Rank 2013
Profile
Tech tycoon's Wipro, India's third-largest outsourcer, reported a 10% rise in revenues to $1.9 billion in the latest quarter. It has won new business from multinational clients such as ABB and Philip Morris. In July company's digital arm acquired Danish design firm Designit for $95 million. Son Rishad, who heads strategy and also oversees Wipro's $100 million venture capital fund, was appointed to the board in May. Premji has pledged a further 18% stake in Wipro to his charitable trust in addition to a 21% stake already given.
Wipro was recently selected by the English Premier League's Chelsea Football Club as its digital partner.
