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POKKT has appointed Kaye Quema as associate vice president, APAC
MUMBAI: POKKT (Pocket), Mobile video advertising platform operating in India and South East Asia that focuses on video ads within mobile games, is further strengthening its foothold in South East Asian region by bringing digital solutions advertising expert Kaye Quema on board as Associate Vice President, APAC.
She will be responsible for delivering scale in mobile and video advertising and will be reporting to the founder & CEO Rohit Sharma.
Speaking about her appointment, Sharma said, “POKKT has established itself as the leading Ad platform when it comes to brand advertising within Mobile Games. Kaye, with her multi-market experience in the region and previous success in pioneering digital advertising in these economies, will help POKKT further strengthen and enhance its position in the market.”
With over 9 years of experience in Ad Sales and Operations, Kaye joins POKKT as Associate Vice President, APAC region. POKKT has offices and sales teams in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam & Philippines and Kaye’s appointment will accelerate POKKT’s rapid expansion in the SEA markets significantly going forward.
Kaye too expressed her excitement for her new role. “POKKT, with its differentiated product offering, has been able to provide innovative mobile ad solutions via In-App and In-Gaming platform – which is now at massive reach. Pokkt is well ahead of the game and there is nothing more exciting than being part of a company that is the authority of this unique product and fortifying its importance in mobile first strategies,” she added.
The focus is shifting towards video advertising in these mobile first markets and POKKT offers a huge opportunity to brands to reach out to targeted audiences within Gaming Apps. Based in Singapore, Kaye brings with her, regional experience in the digital advertising industry to the table.
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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.
