Jim Voss stepped in as Tenneco’s CEO in November 2022, leveraging nearly 30 years of experience across diverse industries and tech landscapes. With a proven track record of driving success in both publicly traded giants and private equity, Jim knows what it takes to lead and win.
As Tenneco’s CEO, Jim has been the driving force behind The Tenneco Way and our Execute to Win strategy – all aimed at raising the bar, pushing boundaries, and making Tenneco the best place to work: Life at Tenneco
Before joining Tenneco, Jim’s leadership journey included:
- Apollo Global Management | Operating Advisor and Portfolio CEO
- Vectra | President and CEO
- Solutia, Inc. | Executive Vice President and COO
- Premcor, Inc. | Senior Vice President and CAO
Jim’s expertise doesn’t stop there – he brings his passion, energy, and experience to the boardrooms of several organizations, including:
- Vacuumschmelze | Chairman of the Board
- Tenneco | Board Member
- ABC Technologies | Board Member
- Kem One | Board Member
He also previously served on boards of directors for Vectra, Pinnacle Agriculture, Taminco Corporation, Stepan Company, and on the board of trustees at Maryville University.
Jim’s academic credentials are as robust as his leadership experience, with a dual bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from Maryville University, a master’s degree in organizational development from Webster University, and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
