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Law and Kenneth launches The Create Project
MUMBAI: Independent Indian advertising agency Law and Kenneth has launched a non profit initiative called The Create Project. It is aimed at helping creators take their projects further with guidance and mentorship from those with expertise in the field.
As part of the project, creators get to share their idea through the project website and what they share is evaluated by a panel of entrepreneurs and experts who evaluate each submission. If the panel does find merit in nurturing the idea, the creator is then aided and mentored to help bring the creation to life. The Project‘s endeavour is to focus on nurturing the spirit of entrepreneurship that each creator carries and help her or him springboard from there by equipping them with the means to bring their creation to life. This process will also include methodical mentoring through the entire process – from the time the creator submits his idea to the time it comes to life.
The website of The Create Project is kept really simple and features examples of other projects from around the world to show creators the scale that The Create Project plans to work at.
The agency said, “All ideas that are sent to The Create Project will belong entirely to the creator. Everyone has the ability to create something. But often, these dreams are set aside because we don‘t know how to make them possible, or don‘t know who will help mentor and nurture what we want to create. The Create Project was born with the idea to act as a springboard for today‘s creators.”
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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.
