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'''Rishad Premji''' is the son of the [[Wipro]] | '''Rishad Premji''' is an Indian [[business executive]] and the son of the former [[Wipro]] chairman [[Azim Premji]]. He was formerly the Chief Strategy Officer at Wipro<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wipro.com/en-IN/leadership/rishad-premji/|title = Rishad Premji - Wipro}}</ref> and took over as Chairman of [[Wipro]] in July 2019. | ||
He was the Chairman of [[NASSCOM]] for the year 2018–19.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/azim-premji-to-retire-from-wirpo-on-july-30/articleshow/69675970.cms | title=Azim Premji to retire as executive chairman of Wipro, son Rishad to take over | newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] | date=7 June 2019 | accessdate=7 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rishad-has-very-big-shoes-to-fill-at-wipro/articleshow/69683998.cms | title=Rishad Premji has very big shoes to fill at Wipro | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=7 June 2019 | accessdate=7 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/wipros-rishad-premji-appointed-nasscom-chairman/articleshow/63696784.cms | title=Wipro's Rishad Premji appointed Nasscom chairman | newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] | date=10 April 2018 | accessdate=7 June 2019| last1=Christopher | first1=Nilesh }}</ref> | |||
== Early and personal life == | == Early and personal life == | ||
Rishad was a student of [[Cathedral and John Connon School]] in Mumbai and later did a bachelor's degree in Economics from [[Wesleyan University]] and his MBA from [[Harvard Business School]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/news/business/heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-wipros-next-chief-rishad-premji-2175711.html | title=Here's All You Need to Know About Wipro's Next Chief Rishad Premji | publisher=News 18 | date=7 June 2019 | accessdate=7 June 2019}}</ref> | Rishad was a student of [[Cathedral and John Connon School]] in Mumbai and later did a bachelor's degree in Economics from [[Wesleyan University]] and his MBA from [[Harvard Business School]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/news/business/heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-wipros-next-chief-rishad-premji-2175711.html | title=Here's All You Need to Know About Wipro's Next Chief Rishad Premji | publisher=News 18 | date=7 June 2019 | accessdate=7 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
In 2005, he married his childhood friend Aditi. They have two children. Rishad enjoys travelling and movies and is a huge cricket fan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Azim Premji Son: Rishad Premji has very big shoes to fill at Wipro | In 2005, he married his childhood friend Aditi. They have two children. Rishad enjoys travelling and movies and is a huge cricket fan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Azim Premji Son: Rishad Premji has very big shoes to fill at Wipro |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rishad-has-very-big-shoes-to-fill-at-wipro/articleshow/69683998.cms|date=June 7, 2019|first=Shilpa |last=Phadnis |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-05-08}}</ref> | ||
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| Born | 9 January 1977 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Cathedral and John Connon School Wesleyan University (BA) Harvard Business School (MBA) |
| Occupation | Chairman Wipro |
| Spouse(s) | Aditi Premji (m. 2005) |
| Children | Rohaan Premji (son) Rhea Premji (daughter) |
| Parent(s) | Azim Premji Yasmeen Premji |
| Family | Tarik Premji (brother) Mohamed Hasham Premji (grandfather) |
Rishad Premji is an Indian business executive and the son of the former Wipro chairman Azim Premji. He was formerly the Chief Strategy Officer at Wipro[1] and took over as Chairman of Wipro in July 2019.
He was the Chairman of NASSCOM for the year 2018–19.[2][3][4]
Early and personal life[edit | edit source]
Rishad was a student of Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai and later did a bachelor's degree in Economics from Wesleyan University and his MBA from Harvard Business School.[5] In 2005, he married his childhood friend Aditi. They have two children. Rishad enjoys travelling and movies and is a huge cricket fan.[6]
Career[edit | edit source]
After his MBA, Rishad worked with Bain and Co. for two years and then for four years with GE Capital in USA.
In 2007, he joined his father's company Wipro as a business manager.[7]
Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]
In 2014, Rishad was recognised as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum for his outstanding professional accomplishments, leadership and commitment to society.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Rishad Premji - Wipro".
- ↑ "Azim Premji to retire as executive chairman of Wipro, son Rishad to take over". The Economic Times. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ↑ "Rishad Premji has very big shoes to fill at Wipro". The Times of India. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ↑ Christopher, Nilesh (10 April 2018). "Wipro's Rishad Premji appointed Nasscom chairman". The Economic Times. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ↑ "Here's All You Need to Know About Wipro's Next Chief Rishad Premji". News 18. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ↑ Phadnis, Shilpa (June 7, 2019). "Azim Premji Son: Rishad Premji has very big shoes to fill at Wipro". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
- ↑ "Here's All You Need to Know About Wipro's Next Chief Rishad Premji". News18. 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
- ↑ "Rishad Premji: 5 things you need to know about Wipro's new Executive Chairman". GQ India. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 2020-05-08.