Tenneco India appoints a New CFO

India- Tenneco LLC., an automotive supplier, has appointed Mahender Chhabra as the Chief Financial Officer for Tenneco India, effective immediately. In his new role, Chhabra will be responsible for driving financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and managing the overall financial performance of Tenneco’s business units in India, including Clean Air, Monroe Ride Solutions (MRS), Champion Ignition, and Powertrain (Bearings and Sealing). He will report to Arvind Chandra, CEO of Tenneco India, and collaborate closely with the leadership team to advance the company’s strategic, financial, and operational objectives.

Mr. Arvind Chandra, CEO of Tenneco India, said, “Mahender’s depth of financial expertise and proven leadership will be key as we continue to strengthen our operational excellence and deliver value to customers across the region. His appointment underscores our commitment to long-term growth in this strategic market.”

Chhabra joins Tenneco with over 27 years of finance leadership experience across leading automotive and technology companies. Most recently, he served as CFO at Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited, and has held senior roles at HMD Mobile India, Microsoft India, Bharti Airtel, and Pepsi Foods. His expertise spans financial transformation, compliance, and business planning.

A Chartered Accountant and commerce graduate from Maharishi Dayanand University, Chhabra brings strong strategic and operational insight.

With 12 manufacturing facilities, 2 R&D centers, and a growing team in India, Tenneco continues to invest in the region driven by innovation, excellence, and future-ready talent to support global and domestic customers.