Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Azim Hashim Premji |
| Date of Birth | 24 July 1945 |
| Age | 78 (as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Alma Mater | Stanford University (B.S.E) |
| Occupation | Founder Chairman of Wipro |
| Children | Rishad Premji, Tariq Premji |
| Honors | Padma Vibhushan (2011) |
| Nickname | Czar of the Indian IT Industry |
| Major Contributions | Guided Wipro through diversification and growth |
| Influence | Voted among the 20 most powerful men in the world (2010) |
| Recognitions | Time magazine’s 100 most influential people (2004, 2011) |
| Philanthropy | Signed the Giving Pledge, significant donations to charity |
| University Role | Chancellor of Azim Premji University, Bangalore |
| Net Worth | $11.7 billion (as of 2023) |
| Philanthropy Ranking | Topped EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List (2020) |
| Cultural Background | Khoja Ismaili Muslim, Shia Islam |
| Family Business Background | Son of the Rice King of Burma |
| Historical Family Decision | His father declined Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s invitation to move to Pakistan and chose to remain in India. |
| Spouse | Yasmeen Premji |
| Son’s Current Role | Rishad Premji is the Chairman of Wipro |
| Significant Donation | $2.2 billion to Azim Premji Foundation |
Azim Premji Net Worth
According to the latest information, Azim Premji has an estimated net worth of 11.7 billion USD.
