Tenneco Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

Tenneco Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

Ben Patel, Tenneco’s vice president for Clean Air global research and development and systems integration, will assume the role of chief technology officer.

Tenneco Inc. has announced that Tim Jackson, executive vice president and chief technology officer, will be retiring after 18 years of service. Ben Patel, Tenneco’s vice president for Clean Air global research and development and systems integration, is being promoted to the role of chief technology officer.

Tenneco - Logo“Tim has done an excellent job driving innovation and competitive advantage with our technologies and capabilities, all of which help drive Tenneco’s success,” said Gregg Sherrill, chairman and CEO, Tenneco Inc. “With Tim’s retirement, I am pleased to promote Ben Patel to chief technology officer with his very strong experience in leading research and development initiatives globally and continuously improving the design and development processes that keep Tenneco at the forefront of Clean Air and Ride Performance technology.”

Following a period of transition, these changes are effective March 31, 2017.

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