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Shin chan and Yakult team up for gut health drive
MUMBAI: Belly laughs meet belly health. Shin chan is now on a mission to care for kids’ tummies.Yakult Danone India has roped in the mischievous Japanese cartoon character for a nationwide campaign to promote children’s gut health, timed perfectly with the India release of Shin chan: the spicy kasukabe dancers on 26 September.
The drive blends fun with facts, highlighting how poor digestion affects nearly 30 per cent of Indian children, often lowering immunity, energy and nutrient absorption. Using Shin chan’s cheeky charm, the campaign explains why a healthy gut can help youngsters stay energetic, strong and happy.
“Our association with Shin chan gives us an incredible opportunity to highlight Yakult’s core message on gut health in a fun, relatable way,” said Yakult Danone India managing director Eiji Amano. “By starting these conversations early, we can inspire healthy habits that last.”
The campaign is live across television and digital platforms including Youtube, Jio Cinema, MX Player, Zee5 and Airtel Xstream, alongside outdoor branding, hoardings and on-ground activations in cities from Delhi NCR and Mumbai to Hyderabad, Indore and Guwahati.
Yakult Danone director – sales, pr & marketing Taku Otsuka added, “Gut health is vital for lifelong wellness. With Shin chan’s storytelling and Yakult’s science-backed probiotic, we’re making digestive health simple and fun.”
By combining science, entertainment and a dose of Shin chan’s humour, Yakult hopes to make gut health a household conversation, proving that strong tummies really can lead to stronger kids.
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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.
