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Nadir Godrej felicitated with ‘Exemplary Industrialist of the Nation’ awards
Mumbai: Sashakt Bharat 2022 on Friday awarded Godrej Industries chairman and managing director Nadir Godrej with the ‘Exemplary Industrialist of the Nation’ award for his outstanding contributions to the Indian industry and his role in bringing pride to the nation.
Nadir was named as the winner of this award in recognition of his achievements as a conscientious, well-respected, and prosperous industrialist.
He was awarded at the coffee table book launch ceremony at the Sashakt Bharat 2022, an initiative by Abhyudaya Vatsyalam to honour the glorious story of India’s development and the stellar personalities associated with it.
On winning this award, Nadir said, “It is indeed an honour to receive this prestigious award. I believe we at Godrej are privileged to be part of our country’s growth journey by being able to serve our nation through our innovative products and solutions. I wish to thank the esteemed board of guest editors for this recognition.”
The launch ceremony witnessed the presence of Aditya Birla Centre community initiatives and rural development chairperson Rajashree Birla as the chief guest. HDFC group chairman Deepak Parekh was also the guest of honour, along with Nadir Godrej.
The board of guest editors for this year’s list includes Shailesh Haribhakti and Associates chairman Shailesh Haribhakti, SEBI, LIC former chairman G. N. Bajpai, IndAsia Fund Advisors chairman Pradip Shah, EdelGive Foundation executive chairperson Vidya Shah, HDFC Mutual Fund MD & CEO Navneet Munot, SUD Life Insurance MD & CEO Abhay Tewari, Oswal Industries director Ravi Doshi and Universal Sompo General Insurance MD & CEO Sharad Mathur, among others.
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KPMG names Gary Wingrove as global chairman and CEO from October
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MUMBAI: KPMG has chosen continuity with a forward tilt. The firm has announced that Gary Wingrove will take over as global chairman and CEO of KPMG International, beginning a four year term from 1 October 2026. Currently serving as global chief operating officer, Wingrove steps into the top role after being nominated by the global board and elected by the global council.
A KPMG veteran with over 25 years at the firm, Wingrove has been closely involved in shaping its recent trajectory. As global COO, he has helped drive the firm’s Collective Strategy, focusing on operational integration, global investments and the steady expansion of the KPMG Delivery Network. He has also been at the forefront of KPMG’s digital push, including the rollout of AI enabled solutions across its global operations.
Before his global role, Wingrove served as CEO of KPMG Australia for nearly a decade, where he led a period of strong growth, almost doubling revenue, profitability and headcount while steering a cultural reset.
He succeeds Bill Thomas, who has led KPMG since 2017 and will work alongside Wingrove over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition.
Thomas leaves behind a firm that looks markedly different from when he took charge. Under his leadership, KPMG’s global revenues have risen by 55 per cent, and its workforce has expanded to more than 276,000 people. He also unified the network of member firms under the Collective Strategy, aligning priorities and strengthening governance.
His tenure saw heavy investment in technology and partnerships, with alliances spanning Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and ServiceNow. These collaborations, along with platforms like KPMG Clara, have helped the firm scale its AI-led offerings and sharpen its competitive edge.
Beyond growth, Thomas also pushed improvements in audit quality and sustainability. Initiatives such as a multiyear global sustainability strategy and the Our Impact Plan have aimed to embed long term thinking into the firm’s operations and client services.
For Wingrove, the brief is clear but evolving. He has signalled a focus on agility, deep expertise and technology driven solutions as clients navigate an increasingly complex business landscape. He also emphasised KPMG’s identity as a people first organisation, supported by technology and unified through its global network.
The timing of the leadership change comes as KPMG continues to grow, reporting a 5.1 per cent rise in global revenue in FY25, with gains across tax and legal, audit and advisory services. Growth was recorded across all regions, despite a challenging macro environment.
As Wingrove prepares to take charge, the firm appears set on a familiar path with a sharper digital edge. Same playbook, perhaps, but with a renewed focus on speed, scale and smarter solutions.
