Tenneco Names Brian Kesseler Sole CEO

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Commercial vehicle supplier Tenneco Inc. announced co-CEO Brian Kesseler will assume the newly consolidated role of CEO. Roger Wood will no longer serve as co-CEO, effective immediately.

The action is part of a broader plan to accelerate the reduction of operational costs, improve cash flow performance and reduce leverage, according to the Lake Forest, Ill.-based company.

In 2018, Tenneco completed the acquisition of Federal-Mogul, a leading global supplier to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket.

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Additionally, the company expects to separate its businesses to form two independent companies, one for aftermarket and ride performance and the other for powertrain technology.

At the same time, current end-market conditions are affecting the company’s ability to complete a separation in the midyear 2020 time range, Tenneco reported without elaborating. — Transport Topics

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