

Diverse employees at Tenneco have rated Manager, Environment, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Tenneco have rated Manager, Professional Development, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Tenneco employees are -26% more likely to recommend Tenneco as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 52% | Detractors |
Working at Tenneco is rated below average by 236 employees, across various culture dimensions. Tenneco employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Tenneco’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Tenneco was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Tenneco is rated D
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Tenneco ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 179 Tenneco employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Tenneco improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 54% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 46% |
What do you like best about your company?That its an extension of the auto industry.
What makes you most happy at work?The break times and the end of the shift.
What did you like most about the interview process?It was quick and easy.
What would you most like to see improved at your company?i would like to see the morale improve.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?As of now im inly a temp. Once i get hired on ill know more what to expect about this company. The rate im given is my experince only with my agency(Recruiter)
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Bad leaders produce bad followers. Change the culture back to being employee driven by employees that are experts at their job. But it is too late, as most of the knowledge and experience have left
Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of clean air and ride performance..........
Tenneco Automotive’s mission is to delight our customers as the number-one technology-driven, global manufacturer and marketer of value-differentiated ride control, emission control and elastomer products and systems.
Pioneering global ideas for cleaner air, and smoother, quieter and safer transportation.
| Headquarter | Lake Forest, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.tenneco.com |
| Founding Date | 1930 |
| Tel | (847) 482-5000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | TEN |
Tenneco competitors include Walker, Faurecia, Aam, and FleetPride. Tenneco ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Tenneco compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

236 employees at Tenneco have reviewed Tenneco across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 236 Tenneco employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Tenneco are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Tenneco, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Tenneco are not very pleased with their team. 236 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Tenneco are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Tenneco believe the environment at Tenneco is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Tenneco is extremely fast. About 44% of the employees at Tenneco work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Tenneco are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Tenneco is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Tenneco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Tenneco 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Tenneco's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Tenneco employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Brian’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Brian in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Brian Kesseler’s employees rank Tenneco in the Bottom 30% for Compensation, in the Bottom 30% for Manager, and in the Bottom 25% for Happiness. Kesseler is generally unpopular with Tenneco employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and by employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years and employees in the Product department. However, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Tenneco’s competitors, Brian Kesseler ranks below both Aam CEO David Dauch and Faurecia CEO Patrick Koller.
The Tenneco Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Brian Kesseler, Executive Officer Josep Fornos, and Executive Vice President and President of Global Clean Air Business Peng Guo
Brian Kesseler CEO / President
Brian Kesseler serves as the CEO / President of Tenneco.
Josep Fornos Executive Officer
Mr. Josep Fornos has been Executive officer of Tenneco Inc. since March 31, 2017. Mr. Fornos served as an Executive Vice... read more
Martin M. Hendricks Executive Vice President and President of Ride Performance
Mr. Martin M. Hendricks has been an Executive Vice President and President of Ride Performance at Tenneco Inc. since... read more
Jason M. Hollar Senior Vice President of Finance
Mr. Jason M. Hollar has been Senior Vice President of Finance at Tenneco Inc. since August 22, 2017. Mr. Hollar is... read more
Sagar Hemade Managing Director of India
Mr. Sagar Hemade has been Managing Director of India at Tenneco Inc. since June 2014. Mr. Hemade is responsible for... read more
Joseph A. Pomaranski Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Aftermarket
Mr. Joseph A. Pomaranski, also known as Joe, has been Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Aftermarket at... read more
Michael J. Shnier Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand
Michael J. Shnier has been Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand at Tenneco Inc. since July 2010. Michael J.... read more
Jason Hollar Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Jason Hollar serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Tenneco. Jason started at Tenneco in... read more
How much do people at Tenneco get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Tenneco is $119,734, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,513, or $52 per hour.
At Tenneco, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $227,842 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,307 annually. Average Tenneco salaries by department include: Finance at $79,933, Business Development at $113,875, Product at $161,046, and Legal at $127,969. Half of Tenneco salaries are above $109,513.
91 employees at Tenneco rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 282 ratings) while 90 employees at Tenneco rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 96 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Tenneco employees include job titles like Developer and Senior QA. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Tenneco employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $212k | $212k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $253k | $253k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Tenneco score the company 47/100 across various culture categories, placing Tenneco in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Tenneco across various culture dimensions.
Tenneco's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Tenneco's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Tenneco's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Tenneco applied for 54 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 78% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
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Finance | 20% | |
IT | 20% | |
Sales | 10% | |
Operations | 10% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 20% | |
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Royal Oak | 10% | |
Clifton Park | 10% | |
Dallas | 10% | |
Louisville | 10% | |
Other | 40% |
Who is the CEO of Tenneco?
Tenneco CEO is Brian Kesseler, their score by employees is 59
What is Tenneco eNPS?
The eNPS for Tenneco is -26
What is Tenneco revenue?
Tenneco revenue is $9B
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Tenneco?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 58k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Tenneco?
The average salaries for Business Development in Tenneco is 114k