Business & IndustryIndian1945 – present
Azim Premji
Founder of Wipro, IT industry pioneer, philanthropist
Biography
Indian billionaire businessman and philanthropist who built Wipro into a global IT services company. He is one of Asia's most prominent industrialists and a major contributor to education and healthcare initiatives.
Quick Facts
Category
Business & Industry
Nationality
Indian
Born
1945
Thinking about the name
Azim
Arabic origin
“Derived from Arabic 'azim,' meaning 'resolute,' 'determined,' or 'mighty.' Azim is a classic Islamic name with Quranic significance, traditionally given to boys to invoke qualities of strength and unwavering conviction. The name carries both spiritual weight and a straightforward, strong sound.”