Azim Hashim Premji

Philanthropist And Business Tycoon

The Entrepreneur
Indian Engineer and businessman Chairman of Wipro Richest Indian from 1999 to 2005 Owns 79% of Wipro. Owns a private equity fund PREMJIINVEST,which manages his $1bn personal portfolio. Personal Wealth of $15.9 bn in 2012

THE BREAKTHROUGH
Took over Wipro at 21 years of age and transformed from soap to software Ambitious phase of Expansion and Diversification Known for his Modesty and Frugallity inspite of his Success And Wealth

ACHIEVEMENTS
According to FORBES
3rd wealthiest Indian 41st richest in the world .

Voted among the 20 most powerful men in the world by ASIAWEEK

 Twice been listed among the 100 Most Influential People-TIME magazine in 2004 and 2011. Recognized as one of the GREATEST ENTREPRENEURS Business week

 2000 conferred an honorary doctorate by Manipal Academy of Higher Education. 2005 Honoured with PADMA BHUSHAN 2006 was awarded Lakshya Business Visionary by National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai.

 2008 Honoured with Doctor of Literature from Aligarh Muslim University on 18th june.

2009 Awarded with honorary doctorate from Wesleyan University, Middletown.

2011 Awarded PADMA VIBHUSHAN

PERSONALITY TRAITS
Value Oriented Person

Down to Earth Personality

High on Action Believes in Professionalism Prefers solitude to solitude

JOURNEY TOWARDS SUCCESS

Took over the reign of Family Business in 1986 Won the Confidence of Share Holders

Diversification of Family Business in Large Empire

From vegetables oil business to one of the Largest IT service provider and software behemoth

MESSAGES TO ALL WIPROIATS

Message 1 : be alert for the first signs of change Message 2 : anticipate change even when things go right

 Message 3 : always look at the opportunities that change represents Message 4 : do not allow routines to become change Message 5 : keep renewing yourself Message 6 : respect yourself

Message 7 : surround yourself with people open to change

Message 8 : play to win

PHILANTHROPHIST AZIM PREMJI

Azim Premji Foundation-Non profit organization WIPRO Equity Reward Trust - Established in 1984.

 We must always begin with our strengths. A rupee earned is of far more values than five found.

No one bats a hundred every time.

Importance of humility. We must always strive for excellence.

Never give up in the face of adversity.

Be open to change but dont compromise on your values. Believe in yourself.