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Priti Rajput joins WOW Skin Science as VP marketing
Mumbai: D2C beauty and wellness brand WOW Skin Science has appointed Priti Rajput as vice president-marketing (WOW Skincare and Haircare). In her new role, she will work closely in developing marketing strategies and plans across channels & mediums.
Her core responsibilities will entail strategizing and leading communication campaigns to drive brand goals across topline and bottom-line for the skincare and haircare portfolio, directing and coordinating marketing efforts to deliver on the brand’s growth across online and offline channels. She will also be in charge of identifying potential white spaces for the next round of growth leaps.
With her vast repertoire in the field of innovation, brand management and marketing for over twelve years, she has led the personal care portfolio for the GoodGlamm group and was the global head of category, hair colour, hygiene for Godrej Consumer Products Limited. She was also responsible for haircare and skincare for Loreal Paris South Asian market. Priti has also lent her expertise as a senior manager for innovation and marketing mix development for Garnier Hair Care in India and Australia.
Speaking about her new role, Priti Rajput said, ‘’WOW Skin Science’s values and ethos of providing consumers with safe and natural solutions while ensuring a greener tomorrow has always resonated with my own personal values. I am excited to be a part of this dynamic team and look forward to leveraging my skills and expertise to further strengthen WOW’s position as the go-to beauty and personal care brand.”
Adding to this, WOW Skin Science co-founder Manish Chowdhary said, “We are delighted to welcome Priti to the WOW family. Her rich experience in innovation, brand management, and consumer insight, will prove resourceful in helping WOW Skin Science to thrive and grow in this age of digital transformation. We believe that she will be a tenacious leader who will help WOW Skin Science great heights in the near future.’’
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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.
