Continental Tires, a leading premium tyre manufacturer, announced the appointment of Nevin Aslan-Ozkan as the Managing Director of Continental Tires India, effective 6 April 2026. She succeeds Samir Gupta, who stepped down from his position on 05 April 2026 for personal reasons.
Nevin joined Continental in 2017 and held various leadership positions in EMEA and APAC in Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategy & Business Development. Since May 2025, she has served as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Tires India, steering the company’s financial strategy and performance. In her new capacity, she will lead Continental’s growth agenda in India, with a strategic focus on accelerating the company’s presence in the passenger vehicle segment.
Samir, who has been with Continental since 2012 and served as Managing Director since January 2022, is recognised for his leadership and contribution to expanding the brand’s footprint in India.
The announcement comes at a pivotal time for Continental Tires India. In the last quarter, the company launched CrossContact A/T² during Track Day 2026 to Make Way for Confidence for Indian SUV and 4X4 drivers. India is the first market globally to introduce the CrossContact A/T², underscoring Continental’s strong commitment to the Indian market. Recently, the company announced an investment of EUR 10.5 million (approximately INR 100 crores) in the Indian market to further strengthen its position in the passenger vehicle segment, with a particular focus on the UUHP segment, in alignment with the evolving car parc.
Commenting on her appointment, Nevin Aslan-Özkan said, “India continues to be a strong focus market for Continental Tires. Guided by our ‘In the Market, For the Market’ approach, we will continue to deliver products &technologies designed for Indian roads. I look forward to addressing the evolving expectations of Indian consumers and driving the company's next phase of growth.”