Tenneco Appoints Mahender Chhabra as Chief Financial Officer of India Operations

Tenneco, a leading global automotive supplier, today announced the appointment of Mahender Chhabra as Chief Financial Officer of Tenneco India, effective immediately. In this role, Chhabra will oversee financial strategy and operations, compliance, and overall financial performance across Tenneco’s Clean Air, Monroe Ride Solutions (MRS), Champion Ignition, and Powertrain (Bearings and Sealing) businesses in India. Chhabra will report to Arvind Chandra, Chief Executive Officer of Tenneco India, and will work closely with the leadership team to support the company’s strategic, financial, and operational goals.

“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,” said Arvind Chandra, CEO of Tenneco India. “His appointment underscores our commitment to long-term growth in this strategic 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.