WIPRO
Azim Premji, Chairman of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company, today received the highest French civilian distinction, Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour), from the Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Alexandre Ziegler.
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Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Ziegler said , “The award was bestowed on Azim Premji for his outstanding contribution to developing the information technology industry in India, his economic outreach in France, and his laudable contribution to society as a philanthropist through the Azim Premji Foundation.”
The Légion d'Honneur (the Legion of Honour), instituted in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, is the highest civilian award given by the French Republic for outstanding service to France, regardless of the nationality of the recipients. The President of the French Republic is the Grand Master of the Order of the Legion of Honour.
In his acceptance speech, Premji said, “I am extremely honored by the award bestowed on me. The vibrancy of the French democracy and its diversity is an inspiration to all across the world.”
Wipro’s association with France spans over 15 years and the company enjoys a close relationship with several French organizations. Nearly 65% of Wipro’s employees in France are locals. France is a key market for Wipro and the company is committed to continued investments there.
About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685,
NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting and
business process services company. We harness the power of cognitive
computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and emerging
technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make
them successful. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive
portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good
corporate citizenship, we have over 175,000 dedicated employees serving
clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect
the dots to build a better and a bold new future.
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increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled
professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame
contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our
ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for
technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication
networks, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential
acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the
success of the companies in which we make strategic investments,
withdrawal of fiscal governmental incentives, political instability,
war, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies
outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property, and
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