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Culture Machine launches Blush.me, extension of media brand Blush
MUMBAI: Culture Machine’s digital brand Blush has been a front-runner in breaking women-centric stereotypes in a revolutionary and beautiful manner. Extending this flagship brand, the digital media firm announced the launch of www.Blush.me, an online destination that seeks to break away from the usual and provide smart, niche content for the modern urban Indian woman.
With unusual sections and relatable articles, the portal aims to become synonymous with the true spirit of today’s woman and celebrate her in all her glory.
The ‘Cheers’ section will celebrate inspiring stories of fellow women while the ‘Vanity’ section shall indulge the beauty and style in each one of them. The ‘Unwind’ section shall provide a list of the most happening things while the ‘Let’s Gab’ section shall help one discover their inner voice. Not forgetting the video origins of the brand, Blush.me also has the Studio section where one can view original, freshly brewed formats including the path-breaking UnBlushed and Blush Originals series amongst others.
“With Blush.me, we will break the stereotypes that are usually associated with women-centric content online. We want Blush to be the brand that women in India grow up and grow old with, a belief encapsulated in the domain as well. Our mission is to be the definitive media brand for the modern urban Indian women, globally,” said Blush.me editor-in-chief Reema Behl.
Culture Machine’s digital media brands include Being Indian, Put Chutney, Awesome Sauce, Viva and Blush. In the last year, the firm expanded their native video brands starting with Being Indian to web properties, breaking into the top 150 web properties in India and also winning the Website of the Year Award last month.
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.
