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Chimp&z employees to get monthly mental health & menstrual leaves
NEW DELHI: 2020 has been a difficult year for mental health. The threat of infection, repeated lockdowns, social isolation, and economic uncertainty have created widespread fear and anxiety. Conversations about mental health, being understanding, and encouraging those who experience these conditions to seek the help they need is the need of the hour.
In light of this, Chimp&z Inc has added mental health leave to their employee handbook. Following months of work-from-home and lockdowns induced by the pandemic, the agency has also retained the services of a mental healthcare unit, who will provide online counselling and therapy to any employee who opts for it.
Chimp&z has also introduced menstrual leaves. This policy allows women employees to take additional leave every month during their menstrual cycle. The agency continues to foster a culture of inclusiveness and empathy making sure employee needs are prioritised and actioned.
“The foremost mandate given to our HR team is employee safety, happiness, and well-being – both physical and psychological. Our founders go that extra mile to ensure a friendly and professional workplace,” said Chimp&z Inc head of human resources Chitra Panikker.
Chimp&z Inc co-founders Angad Singh Manchanda and Lavinn Rajpal said, “Mental health issues are real and have been more prominent in the industry we operate in thanks to the short timelines and hectic schedules. The times need to change and we look forward to bringing a small change in the industry by accepting, acknowledging, and committing ourselves to the new world order.”
They added that with this move, the agency hopes to remove stigmas that surround mental health and periods, making it comfortable and easy for employees to avail these facilities. “This further validates our already prevalent work culture where we continuously strive to make a pleasant environment for our employees,” Manchanda and Rajpal concluded.
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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.
