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Quest Global names Richard Bergman as global business head of its semiconductor division.
BENGALURU: Quest Global has made a decisive play in the fast-moving world of semiconductors, appointing Richard “Rick” Bergman as president and global business head of its semiconductor division.
Based out of the company’s global leadership structure, Bergman will be responsible for shaping the long-term strategy of the vertical, accelerating revenue growth and strengthening Quest Global’s relationships with customers worldwide. His mandate includes building a multi-year growth roadmap, delivering transformational engineering solutions and sharpening the company’s focus on high-growth areas such as AI, automotive and industrial systems.
Quest Global co-founder and CEO Ajit Prabhu, said the timing could not be better. With AI, system innovation and supply chain shifts reshaping the semiconductor landscape, he believes Bergman’s track record makes him a natural fit to lead the next phase of growth. According to Prabhu, Bergman brings not just deep semiconductor expertise, but also a proven ability to scale businesses and build enduring customer partnerships.
For Bergman, the appeal lies in Quest Global’s engineering-first DNA. He describes semiconductors as the quiet force powering innovation across everything from high-performance computing to connected vehicles and industrial automation. As complexity increases, his focus will be on helping customers solve critical engineering challenges while building a scalable, high-impact business for the long term.
Bergman joins Quest Global with over two decades of leadership experience across semiconductors, computing, graphics and advanced technology platforms. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Kymeta Corporation. His earlier stints include senior leadership roles at AMD, Synaptics and ATI Technologies, where he led multi-billion-dollar businesses, oversaw major acquisitions and built global teams.
The appointment underlines Quest Global’s intent to double down on semiconductors as a strategic growth engine, aligning its engineering strengths with the rapidly evolving needs of customers in a chip-driven world.
Founded over 25 years ago, Quest Global operates in more than 18 countries with 93 global delivery centres and a workforce of over 21,500 engineers. The company delivers end-to-end engineering solutions across sectors including aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, rail and semiconductors, with a clear ambition to engineer what comes next.
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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.
