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#MediaMinds2 | Emotional pact within our teams helped us survive this pandemic: Aditya Kanthy
NEW DELHI: Having spent more than 17-years of his professional career with DDB Mudra Group, Aditya Kanthy is very proud of two things; the amazing work that the creative powerhouse is constantly churning out and the emotional bond that all the members of the team have developed. And he attributes both these factors to them being able to survive the worst of the financial blows in recent history, in the form of Covid2019. In the latest episode of Indiantelevision.com’s Media Minds season 2, one of the youngest CEOs on the block, Kanthy shares in detail his experience of working in the industry, talks about his role models, and his plans to keep the people culture at the group intact along with getting more serious about diversity inclusion.
“The one thing every human being wants is hope. It’s the fundamental thought of the human experience and we are seeing that play out in our lives, in our work as well. There is human capacity for optimism, for positivity,and for progress. And I think that’s what we are seeing playing out,” he points out.
He added that he is very proud of his team that despite the many physical, mental, and financial challenges of the times churned out great content for brands like Stayfree and Spotify.
Kanthy also noted that going ahead, the group is also going to speed up its process of diversity inclusion.
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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.
