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Vinay Surya named MD of Surya Roshni
Mumbai: Surya Roshni, a steel pipes, lighting and consumer durables company has announced the appointment of Vinay Surya, the whole time director as managing director, effective from 26 October.
Surya has done an MBA from Swinburne University, Australia, and has contributed majorly to the vision and strategy of the company. With his long-term vision, hard work, and dedication he was responsible for starting the steel pipe exports globally, said the company in a statement on Tuesday.
“I am delighted to welcome Vinay Surya as the managing director, and he will share joint responsibility with Raju Bista, who has been managing director since 2012,” stated Surya Roshni chairman JP Agarwal. “Vinay Surya has an exceptional leadership track record, strong marketing exposure, deep strategic expertise and a unique ability to forge long-standing client relationships. They will work closely to take Surya Roshni to newer heights.”
“I am grateful to our chairman and the board for bestowing this responsibility on me. We will continue to work towards making Surya stronger, agile and vibrant in the changing macro environment,” said Vinay Surya. “We have a dedicated team of the best professionals in the industry and I am quite confident of achieving greater heights together. Surya has done a lot of measures to help the needy during the pandemic period, and will escalate its efforts towards the well-being of the Indian public.”
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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.
