Azim Premji
Indian business tycoon, investor, and philanthropist
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Summary
Azim Premji was born on July 24, 1945[1], in Mumbai[2]. He has worked as an entrepreneur[3] and businessperson[4]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,179 views/month, #6,323 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Child: Rishad Premji[6], Tariq Premji[7]
- Country of citizenship: India[8]
- Educated at: Stanford University[9], St. Mary's School[10]
- Award received: Padma Bhushan[11], Faraday Medal[12], Padma Vibhushan in trade & industry[13], Economic Times Awards[14], Knight of the Legion of Honour[15]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Azim Premji[18]
- Residence: Bengaluru[19]
- Family name: Premji[20]
- Given name: Azim[21]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[22], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[23], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015[24], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016[25], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[26], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2018[27], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019[28]
- Affiliation: Wipro[29]
- Name in native language: अझीम हाशिम प्रेमजी[30]
- Owner of: Wipro[31]
- Net worth: 22,600,000,000 US dollars[32]
- Affiliation string: Wipro Limited[33]
Why It Matters
Azim Premji has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Azim Premji born?
Azim Premji's place of birth was Mumbai[2].
What did Azim Premji do for work?
Azim Premji worked as an entrepreneur[3] and businessperson[4].
Where did Azim Premji go to school?
Azim Premji was educated at Stanford University[9] and St. Mary's School[10].
What awards did Azim Premji receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[11], Faraday Medal[12], Padma Vibhushan in trade & industry[13], and Economic Times Awards[14].