UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2008
TENNECO INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 1-12387 (Commission File Number) | 76-0515284 (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation Identification No.) |
500 NORTH FIELD DRIVE, LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS | 60045 | |||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 482-5000
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 5, 2008, Tenneco Inc. announced that it has named Michael Charlton as the company’s new vice president, global supply chain management and manufacturing, effective immediately. Mr. Charlton will be responsible for the company’s worldwide purchasing, logistics and material management functions and Tenneco’s global manufacturing programs. Mr. Charlton replaces Alain Michaelis who is leaving the company to pursue an opportunity with Rolls Royce PLC.
A copy of the company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |||
99.1 | Press release issued November 5, 2008 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TENNECO INC. | ||||
Date: November 5, 2008 | By: | /s/ David A. Wardell | ||
David A. Wardell | ||||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||