Azim Premji
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Azim Premji
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As an industrialist
He has not just made Wipro India's third-largest software exporter, but is also one of the country's foremost philanthropists, having given away over Rs.23,000 crore worth of shares to a trust. His son Rishad may join the company's board next year.
He has been a champion for education through the Azim Premji Foundation, which runs the Azim Premji University and the Institute of Assessment and Accreditation to improve educational standards.
Wife: His wife Yasmeen Premji designed the Azim Premji Foundation building in Bengaluru. It has no air conditioning but still remains cool.
2015 Mr Premji had donated more money than all but three people in the world; Graphic courtesy: The Times of India, October 18, 2015
2015 Mr Premji had donated more money than all but three people in the world; Graphic courtesy: The Times of India, October 18, 2015
Career
1945-2000
Azim Premji’s career: 1945-2000
From: June 7, 2019: The Times of India
From: June 7, 2019: The Times of India
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Azim Premji’s career: 1945-2000
