Prashanth
Doreswamy will succeed Claude d'Gama Rose as the Market Head of Continental
India and Managing Director, Continental Automotive India. Rose who will be
retiring shall be succeeded by Doreswamy on October 1, 2017. Continental has
named Doreswamy as the head of their entity in India.
Doreswamy
will continue the company's focus on driving revenue opportunities in the
region and build on improving technology and product development capabilities
here in India. Continental began its work in India back in 2008 and has over
7000 employees across 16 locations in India. Doreswamy, was previously the Country
Manager & Managing Director - India & SEA, Cooper Standard India,
brings over two decades of experience to his new role, across automotive and
manufacturing.
Claude
d’Gama Rose, said, “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.”