Says Claude d'Gama Rose, "I'm glad to welcome Prashanth Doreswamy as my successor. His experience, track record and value system are ideal to take Continental to the next level in India. The company will stay focused on technology innovation and manufacturing excellence to continue being a partner of choice to our customers."

Commenting on his appointment, Prashanth Doreswamy said, "I'm honored to be named the leader of Continental India, at a time when the automotive industry is undergoing a transformation. Today the company is developing and producing trendsetting technologies that redefine mobility. The India entity is integral to this journey, and I look forward to working with our employees and industry partners in driving growth for Continental in the region. I will continue focusing on bringing greater value to our clients, employees and other stakeholders." Doreswamy, previously Country Manager & Managing Director - India & SEA, Cooper Standard India, brings over two decades of experience to his new role, across automotive and manufacturing.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and networked mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2016, Continental generated sales of €40.5 billion and currently employs more than 230,000 people in 56 countries.

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