Wipro founder Azim Premji to retire next month, son Rishad to take over

Wipro founder Azim Premji to retire next month, son Rishad to take over

• Azim Premji, the founder of Wipro Limited, will retire as Executive Chairman upon the completion of his current term on July 30, 2019.

• The son of Azim Premji, Rishad Premji, presently the Chief Strategy Officer and Member of the Board, will take over as the Executive Chairman. 

• Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Abidali Z. Neemuchwala will be re-designated as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. These changes will be effective July 31.

• Azim Premji, however, will continue to serve on the board as Non-Executive Director and Founder Chairman.

Points to remember:

1. Executive Chairman of Wipro after July 20, 2019- Rishad Premji
2. CEO and MD of Wipro after July 20, 2019?- Abidali Z. Neemuchwala.
3. Azim Premji is the founder of which company?