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Sagar Kadam exits Sony Pictures Networks India after four-year digital run
Mumbai: Sagar Kadam has stepped down from Sony Pictures Networks India, closing a four-year chapter during which he played a central role in driving partnerships, growth and monetisation for the network’s digital business, SonyLIV.
Kadam joined Sony Pictures Networks India in 2021 as associate vp, partnerships, growth and monetisation, digital business. In the role, he led subscription revenue growth for SonyLIV, building distribution and alliance-led business models across telcos, banks, isps, connected devices, ecommerce platforms, fintechs, wallets, gifting and loyalty ecosystems.
In a note marking his exit, Kadam described the stint as one defined by learning, challenge and professional growth, thanking leaders, colleagues and partners for the trust and collaboration that shaped the journey.
With over 18 years in digital media and entertainment, Kadam has built a career spanning business development, revenue management, partnerships and content-led growth. Before Sony, he held senior roles at Zee Entertainment Enterprises, where he served as associate director, partnerships, growth and monetisation for ZEE5.
Earlier, he spent nearly nine years at Shemaroo Entertainment, rising through the ranks from business development manager to associate director. His career also includes stints at i-Free and Enable Mobile Technologies, giving him deep exposure to mobile content, alliances and early-stage digital ecosystems.
Kadam is an MBA in marketing and is known for building scalable businesses from the ground up, with a strong focus on partnerships-led growth.
As SonyLIV sharpens its next phase of expansion, Kadam moves on carrying both momentum and goodwill. Four years on, the chapter closes cleanly. The next one is clearly already loading.
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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.
