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boAt audio ropes in Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer as brand ambassador
MUMBAI: boAt – a leading audio brand that reflects the amalgamation of music, fashion and action sports has signed on Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer as their new brand ambassador for their campaign 'Sound of the Champions'. Iyer has established himself as the backbone of India’s limited overs format batting line-up owing to consistent performances post last year’s World Cup. boAt’s new innings with him is targeted towards fitness and music enthusiasts.
In a sector dominated by established global brands, boAt has ramped up quickly in a short span of three years, through its core high-quality audio product line of smart, efficient, stylish and durable ‘hearables’. Cricket’s rising star strengthens the brand narrative of boAt’s high tech solutions offering the best in style and ergonomically designed for people who are into strenuous exercises. With a strong focus on consumer desires and aesthetics, the brand has created products that seamlessly integrate into the evolved consumer’s personal style statement. It has already created a community of over 2 million boAt heads (consumers) who want to be seen listening and wearing their boAt accessories to make a lifestyle statement.
boAt, Co-founder Aman Gupta said, “We are happy to be associated with one of the most promising batsman of the India cricket team. Shreyas’ youthful persona and dynamism goes perfectly with our brand. He is a youth icon and we look forward to working with him.”
Expressing his thoughts, Shreyas Iyer, said, “Music is an integral part of my lifestyle. My choice of music helps me balance my thoughts, unnerve my anxiety at times before a crucial game or help me relax. What enhances the experience to enjoy your music is the selection of the right accessory. In boAt, I have a new partner, which provides great audio quality in conjunction with trendy designs, also resonating with my personality,” added Shreyas, who is exclusively managed by IMG Reliance.
boAt has already signed Indian cricketers including KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Prithvi Shaw as their brand ambassadors.
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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.
