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Httpool’s AdPlatform arrives in India
MUMBAI: Global online and mobile advertising provider Httpool has launched its self-serving online and mobile advertising platform AdPlatform in India.
The property allows publishers a free ad managing solution, an exchange and an optimisation system.
By combining the broadest range of advertising formats, targeting options and pricing models from its proprietary and partner ad networks and ad exchanges, AdPlatform maximises the potential of mobile and secondary online inventory of its local and international publishers.
Httpool Group founder and CEO Aljosa Jenko said, “India is one of the most important markets for Httpool, committed to introduce the most advanced online and mobile solutions, best practices and international expertise across emerging markets.”
Httpool India also plans to introduce at least Predictive Behavioral Targeting and Cross Exchange Management this year.
Httpool was launched in India in 2011 and since then has been consistently introducing online, mobile, search and social media advertising products, ranging from the award winning Rich Media Mobile solutions combining micro sites, expandables or touch sensitive banners across popular global and local applications and mobile sites to the very unique Luxury Hotel Advertising Platform. It provides advertisers the opportunity to reach highly-desired demographic of upper market leisure and business travelers.
Httpool India partner and managing director Sunny Nagpal said, “In India, there has been a strong need for an integrated solution providing advertisers a possibility to effectively manage campaigns across multiple platforms and publishers to optimize their ad inventory across multiple platforms through a single point. AdPlatform is in the best position to fill the gap.”
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Continental Tires appoints Nevin Aslan-Özkan as Managing Director for India
Finance leader to drive growth in passenger vehicle segment from 6 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Continental Tires has put a fresh pair of tyres on its Indian leadership and this time, they’re rolling with strong financial horsepower. The premium tyre manufacturer has announced the appointment of Nevin Aslan-Özkan as managing director of Continental Tires India, effective 6 April 2026. She succeeds Samir Gupta, who stepped down on 5 April 2026 for personal reasons.
Nevin joined Continental in 2017 and has held key leadership roles in Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategy & Business Development across EMEA and APAC. Since May 2025, she has served as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Tires India, shaping the company’s financial strategy and performance.
In her new role, she will lead the company’s growth agenda in India, with a sharp focus on accelerating its presence in the passenger vehicle segment. This appointment comes at a pivotal time, following the recent launch of the CrossContact A/T² tyre, the first market globally to receive this product and a €10.5 million (approximately Rs 100 crore) investment to strengthen Continental’s position, particularly in the ultra-high-performance (UUHP) segment.
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 and technologies designed for Indian roads.”
Samir Gupta, who joined Continental in 2012 and served as managing director since January 2022, was recognised for his significant contribution to expanding the brand’s footprint in India.
Continental is a leading global tyre manufacturer founded in 1871. The company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and employs around 78,000 people across 54 countries. Its Tires group sector, which includes premium car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tyres, recorded sales of €13.8 billion in fiscal 2025 and employs more than 56,000 people worldwide.
With Nevin Aslan-Özkan at the wheel, Continental Tires India is clearly gearing up for a smoother and more aggressive drive in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. The road ahead looks promising.
