Tenneco Automotive India Appoints Arvind Gautam as Managing Director
R.C. Subramaniam transitions to a new global leadership role within the Tenneco Group.
Tenneco Automotive India announced leadership changes, with R.C. Subramaniam stepping down from his position as Managing Director, as he transitions to a new leadership role within the Tenneco Group.
To succeed Subramaniam, the board of directors approved the appointment of Arvind Gautam as the Managing Director of TAIPL and a senior management personnel of the company.
Gautam brings over 25 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing sector, having previously served as Executive Director and CEO for Off-Road, Interiors and Seating Businesses at SKH Group, and as Director of Operations at Autoliv India. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Bangalore and an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad.
In his new role, Gautam will oversee the overall leadership of the business, encompassing plant operations, profitability, workforce management, customer relationships, and strategic growth.
The company stated that his appointment aims to strengthen operational performance and drive sustainable business expansion.
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04 Nov 2026
Ketan Thakkar
