Brands
Seven by MS Dhoni emerges as one of India’s first home-grown global sportswear and lifestyle brand
MUMBAI: Having aggressively expanded its presence to developed sporting nations beyond India, leading active sportswear and lifestyle brand under the banner of Rhiti Group, SEVEN by MS Dhoni has consolidated its presence as India’s first home-grown global sportwear brand. In line with the worldwide increasing market demand for active lifestyle wear, SEVEN by MS Dhoni is currently registered in 45 countries with a presence across 309 multi-store outlets PAN India and globally in USA, Canada, South Africa, UK, and neighboring countries of the subcontinent. The Brand is also available across major online platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, Tata Cliq, Jabong and Myntra along with its own website www.7.life. It is also the official apparel partner for Chennai Super Kings, American Cricket Academy and Club (ACAC) and The Wanderers Club, South Africa. Indian cricketing legend and only cricketer in the world to win all ICC trophies MS Dhoni is the global brand ambassador of SEVEN.
With a focus on democratizing sports and reiterating commitment towards providing products that stand for high quality standards, style, design, comfort and affordability, SEVEN offers a wide product portfolio of footwear, apparel and accessories for both men and women across fitness categories such as running, training and lifestyle sports using the latest sportwear manufacturing technologies.
According to Lokesh Mishra, COO, Rhiti Group, “We are extremely excited at having emerged as one of India’s first International sportswear and lifestyle brand within three years of our inception. Our overseas expansion is proof of the immense market demand for our products globally. Seven is all about ‘Change’ and our range of sports apparel, footwear, accessories and products reflect our philosophy of being accessible to everyone, especially the youth, imbibing the true spirit of sportsmanship for a healthy lifestyle. This is something that our global brand ambassador MS Dhoni also believes in.” In the near future, the brand is eyeing further global expansion coupled with investments in research and development of its product portfolio to deliver the best to customers.
Brands
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.
