Brands
Glam21 ropes in Avneet Kaur for wedding campaign, unveils bridal contest
NEW DELHI: Glam21 is turning the wedding season into a full-blown celebration of beauty, glamour and big dreams. The cosmetics brand has launched a nationwide wedding campaign from 14 December, bringing together festive offers, immersive experiences and a dash of celebrity charm with actor and style favourite Avneet Kaur at its heart.
Designed to capture the excitement that surrounds Indian weddings, the campaign blends bridal inspiration with shopper rewards. As part of the initiative, Glam21 has rolled out a wedding contest for customers purchasing products worth Rs 1,499 or more. One lucky bride-to-be will win a once-in-a-lifetime experience, inviting Avneet Kaur to her wedding and receiving a bridal makeover by a celebrity makeup artist. Non-brides are also in the mix, with the chance to win an iPhone 17 Pro.
Founder Pradeep Goyal said the idea was to make weddings feel even more special. He added that the campaign combines celebrity appeal, exclusive prizes and immersive retail experiences to ensure customers feel celebrated during one of life’s biggest milestones.
Running until 27 January 2026, the campaign extends well beyond screens. Glam21 has gone big on in-store branding with wedding-themed displays, striking gate arches and festive pandals offering free makeovers, trials and games. In busy Delhi markets, flash mobs featuring brides carrying oversized Glam21 products are set to turn heads and draw crowds.
The push is being amplified online through influencer collaborations, ensuring the buzz travels from store aisles to social feeds. With colour, creativity and a touch of stardom, Glam21’s latest campaign positions the brand as a lively companion to the wedding season, proving that when beauty meets celebration, the spotlight follows.
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.
