Tenneco, a global leader in automotive components and systems, has appointed Mahender Chhabra as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its India operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Chhabra will lead the financial strategy, operations, compliance, and performance oversight across Tenneco’s key business units in India, including Clean Air, Monroe Ride Solutions (MRS), Champion Ignition, and Powertrain (Bearings and Sealing).
He will report directly to Arvind Chandra, CEO of Tenneco India, and will collaborate with the leadership team to drive the company’s strategic and operational financial objectives.
“Mahender brings strong financial acumen and leadership experience that will be instrumental in enhancing our operational excellence and delivering customer value,” said Arvind Chandra. “His appointment reflects our continued focus on long-term growth and commitment to the Indian market.”
Chhabra brings over 27 years of extensive finance leadership experience across global automotive and technology companies. He joins Tenneco from Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited, where he served as Chief Financial Officer. He has also held senior finance roles at HMD Mobile India, Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Limited, Bharti Airtel Limited, and Pepsi Foods Limited. His background includes serving as group controller and business controller across high-growth organizations, where he led financial transformation, compliance, and business planning initiatives.
Chhabra holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Maharishi Dayanand University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Tenneco’s presence in India includes 12 manufacturing facilities, 2 R&D centers, and a growing employee base, supporting both domestic and global customers. As the Indian automotive sector evolves—driven by supply chain diversification, increasing export capacity, and technology adoption—Tenneco continues to align its operations with these broader market shifts. Tenneco remains committed to long-term investment in the region, focused on innovation, operational excellence, and building high-performing, future-ready talent.
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