John Perrin, a business leader with decades of experience with Tenneco and in the global aftermarket, has been appointed as vice president and general manager of the DRiV EMEA business – a business division of Tenneco. He will be based at DRiV’s European headquarters in Kontich, Belgium.
DRiV partners with replacement parts distributors and wholesalers, engine rebuilders and vehicle service and repair businesses. The business offers a portfolio of more than 30 automotive brands, including Monroe (ride control and steering components), MOOG (steering, suspension, wheel end and driveline products), Ferodo (brake products), Champion (sparkplugs, wipers and more), Walker (emission control), and Wagner (braking technologies). DRiV employs more than 9,000 staff worldwide.
Perrin, who began his career in 1996 as an aftermarket territory sales manager for Tenneco, has advanced through a series of positions over the past 28 years. Most recently, he served Tenneco as vice president, office of strategic execution, Americas commercial growth. Additional executive roles have included business line leader – chassis; executive director, marketing, product and engineering, North America aftermarket; and director, strategic accounts.
“John has 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,” said DRiV president, Chintan Sopariwala. “Given his deep experience in sales, marketing, product development and operations, he understands the challenges and tremendous opportunities ahead for aftermarket businesses. And John, like everyone on our team, is laser-focused on helping customers achieve new levels of success in every category we serve.”
Perrin joins DRiV EMEA as the business rolls out several initiatives, including the launch of an all-new line of Wagner sensors, the introduction of comprehensive new product ranges under the Monroe and Walker brands, and the deployment of digital resources in support of DRiV’s engine expertise brands – AE, FP Diesel, Glyco, Goetze, Nüral, and Payen.
