Tenneco appoints Perrin as VP for DRiV EMEA

20 January 2025  

John Perrin has been appointed VP and general manager of Tenneco’s DRiV replacement parts distribution and wholesale business for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Perrin (pictured), who started his career in 1996 as an aftermarket territory sales manager for Tenneco, will be based at DRiV’s European HQ in Belgium.

Tenneco is a leading supplier of replacement auto parts through its established aftermarket brands across Europe including the UK market.

DRiV president Chintan Sopariwala said Perrin had the ideal background to lead the DRiV EMEA team in accelerating product innovation and value creation for businesses and individuals at every level of the automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarkets.

“Given his deep experience in sales, marketing, product development and operations, he understands the challenges and tremendous opportunities ahead for aftermarket businesses.”

Perrin joins DRiV EMEA as the business launches an all-new line of Wagner Sensors and the introduction of new product ranges under the Monroe and Walker brands.