Ashish Dadhwal Appointed Head of HR and Industrial Relations at Tenneco

Ashish Dadhwal has been appointed Head of Human Resources and Industrial Relations at Tenneco. Tenneco is a global manufacturer of automotive components with operations across multiple markets and product segments.

In his new role, Dadhwal will be responsible for human resources and industrial relations across Tenneco’s operations in India, including oversight of employee relations, workforce management, compliance, and engagement initiatives at manufacturing locations. The role covers both strategic and operational aspects of HR and industrial relations within the company’s Indian manufacturing setup.

The appointment aligns with Tenneco’s ongoing manufacturing operations, where human resources and industrial relations remain integral to the daily functioning of the plant. The Head of HR and Industrial Relations is responsible for coordinating workforce policies, statutory compliance, and employee practices across manufacturing sites.

Experience Shaped in Manufacturing HR and Industrial Relations

Ashish Dadhwal has built his career in human resources and industrial relations within manufacturing-led organisations. Prior to this appointment, he was associated with Tenneco in senior HR roles, having joined the company in 2018 as Senior Human Resources Manager. During his tenure, he worked closely with plant leadership and functional teams on HR operations and employee relations matters across manufacturing locations.

His responsibilities at Tenneco included managing plant HR activities, handling industrial relations, overseeing statutory compliance, and supporting workforce-related processes linked to productivity and operational continuity. His experience within the organisation has involved direct engagement with shopfloor teams and unions, as well as coordination with management on workforce planning and compliance-related matters.

Before joining Tenneco, Dadhwal was associated with International Tractors, where he worked in human resources roles within a large-scale manufacturing environment. His work there covered areas such as talent management, organisational development, and industrial relations, giving him exposure to managing HR operations in unionised manufacturing settings.

Dadhwal holds an MBA degree from Guru Nanak Dev University and a Bachelor of Science degree from DAV College, Jalandhar. His academic background supports his professional experience in managing people practices within structured industrial organisations.

Managing Workforce and Compliance Across Indian Operations

Tenneco operates as a supplier of automotive components across multiple product categories, serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers. The company’s business includes manufacturing, engineering, and technical operations that support vehicle platforms across passenger and commercial vehicle segments.

In India, Tenneco runs manufacturing facilities that supply components to domestic OEMs and export markets. These operations involve large workforces, multiple production lines, and coordination across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams. HR and industrial relations functions are closely linked to maintaining production continuity and adherence to regulatory requirements.

The role of Head of HR and Industrial Relations is central to managing employee relations, labour compliance, and workforce administration in such an environment. Responsibilities typically include overseeing collective bargaining processes where applicable, managing disciplinary and grievance mechanisms, and ensuring compliance with labour laws and internal policies across sites.

Within Tenneco’s Indian operations, the HR function supports plant-level HR administration, industrial relations management, and employee engagement initiatives. Leadership continuity in this area enables coordination between management and employees, consistency in policy implementation, and adherence to statutory norms across locations.

Ashish Dadhwal’s appointment as Head of Human Resources and Industrial Relations places an experienced HR professional within Tenneco’s organisational structure, with responsibility for managing people and industrial relations functions across its Indian manufacturing operations.