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WPP’s Wunderman acquires majority stake in Crossmedia
MUMBAI: WPP‘s global digital and relationship marketing company Wunderman has acquired a majority stake in Mexico-based digital marketing agency CM Interactive S.A. -Crossmedia.
According to WPP, Wunderman has revenues of approximately $1 billion. Crossmedia‘s unaudited revenues for the year ended 31 December 2011 were over $5 million with gross assets of over $5 million, the agency conglomerate said in a statement.
Founded in 2004, Crossmedia is headquartered in Mexico City and provides consulting, digital marketing, creative and media buying services to their clients. It employs 86 people and key clients include Banamex, Bimbo, PayPal and Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc.
This acquisition continues WPP‘s strategy of investing in fast growing markets and sectors and its commitment to developing its strategic networks throughout Latin America. Mexico is WPP‘s second largest market in the region with revenues, including associates, of approximately US $200 million and approximately 3,000 people employed, the agency said.
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IndiGo appoints captain Rohit Rikhye as head of operations control centre
Leadership change follows dgca penalties and december flight disruptions
MUMBAI: IndiGo has appointed Captain Rohit Rikhye as the new head of its operations control centre (OCC). The appointment, effective immediately following an internal announcement on Friday, sees Rikhye take over from Jason Herter. He will report directly to the chief operating officer (COO), Isidre Porqueras.
Captain Rikhye brings over 11 years of experience within IndiGo to the role. He previously served as chief pilot for standards, QA, and ops safety. In his new position, he is responsible for the airline’s central nerve centre, overseeing flight operations, including real-time coordination, planning, and dispatch; tracking and compliance, ensuring all flights adhere to air traffic control and safety regulations; and resource management, handling crew scheduling and rostering across the network.
The leadership transition comes after a period of significant operational challenges in December 2025. These lapses resulted in strict intervention from the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) in January 2026.
According to statements made by additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma on behalf of the civil aviation ministry, the regulator imposed penalties totalling Rs 22 crore on the airline. The regulatory response also led to the dismissal of a senior vice-president to address the systemic issues identified during the disruptions.
The OCC is critical to the airline’s daily performance, managing everything from flight paths to crew availability. By appointing a veteran from the safety and standards division, IndiGo aims to strengthen its regulatory compliance and ensure operational stability moving forward.
