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Luminous Power Technologies hosts meet and greet with Rajasthan Royals in Delhi
Mumbai: India’s leading energy solutions brand and the title sponsor of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2024, Luminous Power Technologies, today hosted an exclusive “Meet and Greet” event with the players of Rajasthan Royals in Delhi.
As the title sponsor of the Rajasthan Royals for the ongoing season, Luminous is excited to bring fans closer to their cricket heroes. The meet and greet event offered cricket fans and enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with their favourite players.
The event was attended by the leadership team of Luminous India CEO and MD Preeti Bajaj, chief strategy, transformation, and marketing officer Neelima Burra, senior VP – energy solutions Amit Shukla, and leading players of Rajasthan Royals including ace batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rovman Powell & one of the most prolific bowler R Ashwin. Several channel partners and distributors attended this exclusive “Meet & Greet” event. The players presented their signed miniature bats to the Luminous team.
Luminous Power Technologies CEO and MD Preeti Bajaj said, “Luminous has consistently been driven by the values of high performance and reliability while striving to be a catalyst in the energy ecosystem. The partnership with Rajasthan Royals is most special for Luminous as the association has only grown stronger in recent years. The collaboration between the two brands is strong due to the shared values, as we together are set on the path of championing sustainability through our collaborative social initiatives. The partnership with Rajasthan Royals has helped us achieve greater brand visibility amongst the RR Fans who are spread all over India. We are extremely delighted with the way the team is performing and look forward to seeing this association grow further with every season.”
Luminous Power Technologies chief strategy, transformation, and marketing officer Neelima Burra said, “Luminous has closely been associated with the nation’s most loved sport of cricket through strategic brand partnerships. Our alliance with Rajasthan Royals gives us an opportunity to build a stronger brand recall amongst our target audience. The Rajasthan Royal’s team presence has instilled sporting spirit and boosted the morale of the Luminous team and channel partners alike. The partnership with RR highlights our efforts towards illuminating lives with innovative energy solutions, and the team’s support strengthens our endeavours to bring about a transformation in society.”
Luminous and Rajasthan Royals have taken their brand collaboration a step further, as Luminous complemented Rajasthan Royals’ commitment to solar power 156 homes for ‘26 sixes’ hit during the team’s #PinkPromise match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday, 6 April. The Royals, through its social equity arm, Royal Rajasthan Foundation have undertaken a women-led transformative endeavour aimed at bringing solar power to communities in need, and the franchise’s title sponsor, Luminous Power Technologies, is supporting the initiative, which is being led by rural women, who have trained to become solar engineers and are promoting the usage of solar energy in their community.
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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.
