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Mindshare names Adam Gerhart as global CEO
NEW DELHI: GroupM has elevated Adam Gerhart as Mindshare global CEO, effective January 2021. He brings to the role global experience with multinational brands, including a deep expertise in building innovative partnership models and new ways of leveraging media to solve business challenges. Gerhart , who will serve on GroupM’s global leadership team (GLT), also maintains his Mindshare US CEO role until a successor is named.
As global CEO, Gerhart’s remit includes the strategy and operations of the award-winning global agency network that spans across 86 countries, and the professional development of the agency’s nearly 10,000 colleagues. With a strong belief in media as a business driver for brands, Gerhart’s vision elevates the strategic role media can play in creating purpose and growth. That vision also encompasses data and insights that influence broader brand opportunities like product development, sales and marketing, among others.
“Adam has an unrelenting commitment to clients and to team Mindshare,” GroupM global CEO Christian Juhl said. “He brings a strategic business sense combined with a commitment to clients and culture. Adam has always played a pivotal role in Mindshare and our clients' success around the world, which makes him the perfect fit to now lead the agency into a new era globally.”
Mindshare manages $24 billion in media investment billings globally (COMvergence, 2019). This year, Mindshare topped COMvergence’s global new business barometer for the first half of 2020, with GroupM also taking the number one spot for global media agency group.
“One of this agency's greatest strengths has long been its connected global network. The opportunity to lead this incredible group of people leaves me without words to describe my pride and excitement," said Gerhart. "Media strategy is often defined narrowly yet its dynamism and creativity can impact the trajectory of a company's business success. As we work to bring ‘Provocation with Purpose’ to life, we'll demonstrate how media can solve brand challenges, as well as have a positive impact on the world."
Previously, Gerhart served as CEO of Mindshare US, where he led media innovations in areas such as neuroscience (the first in-house NeuroLab of its kind for a media agency), investment (the first Inclusion private marketplace series for a US media agency, including LGBTQ and Black voices and publishers), voice commerce, audio strategies, and more.
In the last 18 months, Mindshare has been honoured with Ad Age’s Agency A-List, MediaPost’s Media Agency of the Year, WARC 100’s Top Agency Network, Cannes Lions’ Media Network of the Year and the leading winner in the MMA’s SMARTIES X Awards.
Gerhart joined Mindshare in 2003 and quickly rose through its ranks, becoming US CEO in 2016. Over the years, he’s helped build and grow the agency’s client portfolio across a range of global brands. Early in his Mindshare tenure, he was a founding member of Mindshare’s US communications planning group, a specialist team dedicated to bringing multi-disciplinary thinking to clients’ communications needs.
He’s been an active member of The International Advertising Association and previously on the boards of the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) in Europe and think in the US. Gerhart was also honoured as one of The Internationalist’s 2016 Agency Innovators for his forward-thinking global achievements.
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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.
