Wipro is an Indian multinational corporation that provides IT, consulting and business process services. It was founded in 1945 in Mumbai, India as a manufacturer of vegetable oils but shifted focus to IT in the 1970s-1980s. Under the leadership of CEO Azim Premji, Wipro became one of India's first computer makers and expanded into software development and customized software packages. Today Wipro is a global leader in IT services with over 147,000 employees worldwide and offers a range of services including software products, IT infrastructure services, business process outsourcing and more.