Tenneco, a global automotive supplier, announced the appointment of Mahender Chhabra as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Tenneco India.
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.
Chhabra brings over 27 years of extensive finance leadership experience across global automotive and technology companies. He joins Tenneco from Motherson Sumi Wiring India, where he served as Chief Financial Officer.
He has also held senior finance roles at HMD Mobile India, Microsoft Corporation (India), Bharti Airtel, and Pepsi Foods. 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.
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.”

