Azim Premji is the chairman and CEO of Wipro Technologies. He was born in 1945 in Bombay, India to a Gujarati Muslim family and received his initial education at Mary's School before studying electrical engineering at Stanford University, though he dropped out in 1966 and completed his degree in 1999. As the owner of 84% of Wipro, one of India's largest information technology companies, Premji is credited with transforming the company and building the country's entrepreneurial tradition. His success is attributed to his ability to dare to dream, strive for excellence while maintaining curiosity, and build self-confidence through teamwork.
6. Azim Premji
Azim Premji, Chairman & CEO of Wipro Technologies
Born
July 24, 1945 (age 64)
Bombay, British India
Residence Bangalore, India
Alma mater
Stanford University (dropped out
in 1966, completed in 1999)[1]
Net worth ¨‹ $5.7 billion USD[2]
Religious beliefs Islam
Spouse(s) Yasmeen Premji
Children Rishad & Tariq [2]
7. Personal life
?Gujarati Muslim family.
?initial education in Mary¡¯s School .
?Electrical engineering from Stanford
University
9. Associated Companies : WIPRO
? Owns 84% Wipro.
?Second biggest Info Tech Company.
?Change the location of plant.
?Start work at morning 4:30.
?Country¡¯s entrepreurial tradition.
10. Aziz Premaji¡¯s Success Recipe
?Dare to Dream.
?While success is important.
?Never lose your zest & curiosity.
?Always strive for excellence.
?Build self-confidence.
?Leam to work in teams.