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QuiD Cash ropes in ex-Paytm COO Bhavesh Gupta as senior advisor
MUMBAI: QuiD Cash has added serious fintech muscle to its leadership bench. The fast-growing B2B supply-chain fintech has appointed Bhavesh Gupta, former president and chief operating officer of Paytm, as senior advisor and chief mentor.
The move comes as QuiD Cash sharpens its focus on simplifying payments and unlocking faster working capital for India’s vast MSME ecosystem. Gupta’s entry marks a strategic step in the company’s ambition to build scalable, technology-first credit solutions across supply chains.
With over 25 years of experience, Bhavesh Gupta is no stranger to building businesses at speed and scale. From shaping fintech ventures from zero to one, to growing them into billion-dollar enterprises and taking them to IPO, his career spans some of India’s most influential financial institutions. His leadership journey includes roles as president and COO at Paytm, CEO and founding member of Clix Capital, and senior positions at IDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, where he led SME and business banking verticals.
At Paytm, Gupta played a key role in expanding one of India’s largest digital ecosystems, overseeing operations across payments, lending, commerce and financial services. Known for his sharp execution and deep understanding of MSME behaviour, he has consistently navigated growth alongside regulatory and credit complexity.
Commenting on his association with QuiD Cash, Gupta highlighted the untapped potential of supply-chain finance in India. MSMEs contribute nearly 30 percent to the country’s GDP, yet many continue to struggle with working-capital gaps. Technology-led supply-chain finance, he noted, can improve cash flows, unlock liquidity and strengthen domestic supply chains. Platforms that combine smart credit intelligence with seamless execution, he added, will shape the future of MSME financing.
Founded to make working capital faster and simpler, QuiD Cash offers end-to-end supply-chain finance solutions for distributors, vendors and retailers. Its platform enables quicker invoice financing, flexible credit limits and data-driven risk assessment by working closely with anchors, lenders and ecosystem partners.
Welcoming Gupta on board, QuiD Cash co-founders Subhash Gupta and Vikram AG said his experience in building category-defining platforms would be a strong catalyst for the company’s next phase of growth. “His strategic perspective and operational depth will help us make payments and working capital access truly frictionless for MSMEs,” they said.
With a seasoned mentor now in its corner, QuiD Cash is betting big on smarter credit, smoother flows and a stronger backbone for India’s supply chains.
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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.
