The unexpected death of Alexander Bahlmann last summer left a hole in the tyre industry and particularly at Continental, where he headed communications and public relations for the Tire division’s passenger car and light truck tyre business. It is only now, half a year later, that a successor has taken on the position vacant since Bahlmann’s passing. As of this month, Cordula Ressing is the new head of communications and public relations for Continental’s car and light truck tyre business.