Brands
Kinder Joy introduces ‘Kinder Joy Treat Factory’ at KidZania Mumbai
MUMBAI: Kinder Joy, a brand of Ferrero SpA, has partnered with KidZania , a global edutainment theme park, to launch a Kinder Joy Treat Factory for children at KidZania, Mumbai.
Ferrero India regional category head for Kinder brands Anita Dewan commented, “The association with KidZania is an endeavor based on the same Kinder brand philosophy – by making learning fun for the kids. At the Kinder Joy Treat Factory, Kids will be able to experience how their most loved brand is manufactured and learn about each step of the Kinder Joy making process, from ingredients to manufacturing. Our first establishment had come-up at KidZania Delhi NCR where we have been able to deliver the Kinder experience to the kids in India. Based on the experience, we are happy to extend our partnership to KidZania Mumbai. With this expansion, we hope we will continue to bring daily moments of joy to more children and their families.”
KidZania India director and CEO Sanjeev Kumar said, “At KidZania, it is our constant endeavor to partner with brands that provide opportunities for children to learn through unique, real-life like role-plays, so as to positively impact the society and the environment they live in. Kinder Joy & KidZania share strong brand synergies, values and a vision of providing children with the best quality product & experience with a fun element at the core of it. We are delighted to extend the Kinder Joy Treat Factory establishment for our KidZania Mumbai visitors after the successful launch at our KidZania NCR facility. This activity will empower children to better understand and learn about the process of Kinder Joy making from ingredients, nutrition analysis, excellence in quality, to packaging.”
As revealed by the brand, the ’Kinder Joy Treat Factory’ at KidZania Mumbai will focus on enhancing the psychomotor, cognitive, emotional and social skills in the kids visiting the factory. The kids would learn from operating the machinery and manually measuring ingredients as they follow the instructions from a supervisor and work with a team of peers managing the overall assembly line. The activity is designed to work for an overall development of the kids placing them in a position of responsibility and helping discover the joy of creating something with teamwork.
Brands
KPMG names Gary Wingrove as global chairman and CEO from October
Record Gmada bids signal rising demand as Rs 1,000 crore bet reshapes Tricity skyline
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.
