Tenneco Appoints Mahender Chhabra as Chief Financial Officer for India Operations
Chhabra to lead financial strategy and operations across Tenneco India’s business units, bringing over 27 years of experience in automotive and technology finance roles.
Tenneco, a global automotive components supplier, has appointed Mahender Chhabra as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its India operations. His appointment is effective immediately.
In this role, Chhabra will oversee financial strategy, operations, compliance, and performance across Tenneco’s Clean Air, Monroe Ride Solutions (MRS), Champion Ignition, and Powertrain (Bearings and Sealing) divisions in India. He will report directly to Arvind Chandra, CEO of Tenneco India, and will work with the leadership team to support the company’s financial and operational planning.
“Mahender’s experience in financial management will help us enhance our focus on operational execution and customer delivery,” said Chandra.
Chhabra joins Tenneco with over 27 years of experience in finance leadership roles across the automotive and technology sectors. Most recently, he served as CFO of Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited. He has also held senior roles at HMD Mobile India, Microsoft India, Bharti Airtel, and Pepsi Foods. His previous responsibilities have included group and business controller roles, financial transformation, and business planning.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Maharishi Dayanand University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Tenneco operates 12 manufacturing facilities and two R&D centers in India, supporting both domestic and global customers. As the country’s automotive sector evolves through supply chain shifts, export growth, and increased technology adoption, Tenneco continues to align its operations with these developments. The company remains focused on investing in innovation, operational efficiency, and workforce capability.
Tenneco is a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. Its four business groups—DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air, and Powertrain—deliver technology solutions for vehicles across multiple segments.
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