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Bates Asia acquires Enterprise Nexus; new entity called Bates Enterprise
MUMBAI: WPP’s operating company Bates Asia agreed to acquire, subject to regulatory approvals, a majority stake in Enterprise Nexus Communications Private Limited.
The new merged entity will be called Bates Enterprise.
This latest development continues WPP’s strategy of developing its networks in fast growing markets and sectors. In India, the WPP Group includes leading advertising agencies JWT, O&M, Rediffusion DY&R and Grey Worldwide. The merged entity now becomes the fifth WPP agency network in the top 10 in India.
Under the agreement, Enterprise Nexus founder Mohammed Khan will assume the role of executive chairman while Subhash Kamath will be the CEO of Bates Enterprise.
The Bates Enterprise combine will have offices in all the main metros of India and will offer a complete range of communications services. Apart from the main advertising business, the Bates India group will also include 141 Worldwide for through-the-line marketing services, as well as public relations and exhibitions.
Commenting on the merger Bates Asia non executive chairman Ranjan Kapur said, ‘This is a perfect fit, no conflicts. Perfect management and creative match and a growth in both geographical spread and 360 offerings. I am very bullish on the future of Bates Enterprise, as it will now be called.”
Bates Enterprise chairman designate Mohammed Khan says, “The new combined agency will offer a powerful alternative to major advertisers. It’s a very important development in what has been a very exciting career.”
Kamath says, “It’s a great opportunity to create something really fantastic. It’s an awesome team, terrific brands, and we’re really looking forward to doing some path breaking work for our clients. We’re all extremely charged up.”
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Toyota appoints Kenta Kon as President & CEO
New leader to steer EV push and global innovation amid industry shift.
MUMBAI: Toyota just handed the keys to a new driver because when the road to electric mobility gets twisty, you need someone who knows how to accelerate without skidding. Toyota Motor Corporation has named Kenta Kon as its new president and chief executive officer, a key leadership transition as the Japanese giant doubles down on its transformation in the fast-evolving global automotive landscape.
Kon brings deep expertise in automotive innovation, business strategy, and operational leadership to the top job. His appointment signals Toyota’s intent to sharpen focus on accelerating electric mobility, strengthening worldwide operations, and pushing customer-centric breakthroughs in next-generation technologies.
The company is betting on Kon to guide it through the industry’s pivotal shift toward sustainability, digital integration, and smarter mobility solutions. Key priorities under his watch include ramping up electric and hybrid lineups, expanding global market reach, driving cutting-edge automotive R&D, tightening supply-chain efficiency, and scaling connected and intelligent vehicle ecosystems.
This move comes at a time when legacy automakers face intense pressure to balance heritage strengths with aggressive electrification timelines and software-defined vehicle demands. Toyota aims to reinforce its position as a leader in sustainable, reliable, and future-ready mobility while navigating competitive challenges from both traditional rivals and new-age EV players.
For a brand that’s long defined durability and innovation, Kon’s elevation isn’t just a title change, it’s Toyota flooring it toward the next lap, ready to turn today’s tech talk into tomorrow’s showroom reality.
