Azim Premji is an Indian business tycoon and philanthropist who is the chairman of Wipro Limited. He took over the company in 1966 after his father's death and diversified it from oils to software, transforming Wipro into a global IT leader. Premji owns 73% of Wipro and has a net worth of $19.5 billion, making him the second richest person in India. He is committed to philanthropy, having pledged over half his wealth and donating $2 billion to establish the Azim Premji Foundation focused on improving education in India.