Northville, Michigan, United States, October 2024 – Darrell Whitney has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Tenneco, a global leader in the automotive industry. In his new role, Darrell will lead the company’s HR strategy, focusing on driving talent development, employee engagement, and aligning the workforce with Tenneco’s mission to become the most trusted partner in the transportation sector.
Before joining Tenneco, Darrell served as Vice President of Human Resources at DRiV Incorporated in Southfield, Michigan, United States, where he managed HR operations for the organization for 1 year and 2 months. His work included developing talent strategies and aligning HR initiatives with the company’s business objectives.
Prior to DRiV, Darrell was the Chief Human Resources Officer at Plasman in Troy, Michigan, United States, where he served for 7 months. During his tenure, he led key initiatives related to talent acquisition and management, driving improvements in employee engagement and organizational performance.
For 15 years, Darrell held several senior roles at Meritor, including Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, where he was instrumental in leading HR transformations, implementing talent management programs, and fostering a positive workplace culture. His contributions helped the company enhance its HR functions across multiple regions.
Earlier in his career, Darrell worked at Valeo for 9 years in various leadership roles, including Global Sales Director and Sales and Business Development Manager, where he oversaw sales operations and business development strategies for key regions. His background in sales and financial roles, including positions at General Motors, provided him with a solid foundation in business operations and human resources management.
Tenneco is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers, providing cutting-edge solutions for the transportation industry. The company focuses on delivering high-quality products and services by leveraging its core values of Radical Candor, Simplify, Organizational Velocity, Tenacious Execution, and Win. With a global presence, Tenneco is dedicated to innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
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