Tenneco, a leading global automotive supplier, has named Arvind Chandra as the Chief Executive Officer for its India operations. In his new role, Chandra will lead all Tenneco India divisions, including Clean Air, Monroe Ride Solutions, Champion Ignition, and Powertrain.
This leadership move underscores Tenneco’s commitment to India as a key strategic growth market. Chandra brings a wealth of experience from senior roles across the automotive sector, having previously worked with Delphi, Wabco, Faurecia (now Forvia), and Minda Corporation. Prior to joining Tenneco, he served as the India CEO for the Aliaxis Group.
“India remains a vital growth engine for Tenneco,” said Jim Voss, CEO of Tenneco. “Arvind’s leadership, global outlook, and deep knowledge of the Indian automotive landscape will accelerate our growth, drive innovation, and strengthen value delivery for our customers and partners in the region.”
Tenneco India’s President, Rishi Verma, will now report directly to CEO Arvind Chandra while continuing to manage daily operations. Verma will also take on expanded responsibilities for Tenneco’s piston, rings, and valve seats businesses within the Powertrain solutions division. Under Chandra’s leadership, Tenneco aims to accelerate growth, foster innovation in lightweight and cost-effective solutions, and position India as a global manufacturing and excellence hub.
Tenneco has been expanding its presence in India over the past decade, as the country becomes increasingly important in the global automotive supply chain. India’s automotive components industry reached a turnover of $57 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year, contributing around 2.3% to GDP. Tenneco operates several manufacturing facilities in India, serving both domestic and international customers across its various business groups.
, and Minda Corporation. Most recently, he served as the India CEO for Aliaxis Group. His expertise spans manufacturing, marketing, sales, engineering, global business strategy, and executive leadership across multiple regions.){kind=link}