Brian Kesseler Named CEO of TekniPlex

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Brian Kesseler Named CEO of TekniPlex. (2026, October 16). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/brian-kesseler-named-ceo-of-tekniplex/article_9f072de9-a9d8-569c-bc47-753fee07c871.html

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TekniPlex, based in Wayne, PA, appointed Brian Kesseler as its new CEO on October 13, 2026, succeeding Brenda Chamulak. With over three decades of experience at global industrial companies, including roles as CEO and COO at Tenneco and President of Johnson Controls' Power Solutions business, Kesseler is set to lead the materials science company known for its healthcare and consumer products market solutions.
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TekniPlex, a global leader in materials science for healthcare and consumer products markets, appointed Brian Kesseler as its new Chief Executive Officer on October 13, 2026, succeeding Brenda Chamulak who stepped down. Kesseler has over three decades of experience at leading industrial companies, most recently serving as CEO of Tenneco, a global manufacturer of automotive and industrial components. Prior to that, he spent more than two decades at Johnson Controls, where he held several executive roles including President of the Power Solutions business. He began his career in manufacturing with Ford Motor Company and holds degrees from Michigan State University and Baldwin Wallace University.

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Board of Directors Johnson Controls TekniPlex Tenneco Wayne

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Kesseler PERSON · 3× Tenneco ORG · 2× Board of Directors ORG · 1× Brenda Chamulak PERSON · 1× Brian Kesseler PERSON · 1× Ford Motor Company ORG · 1× Johnson Controls ORG · 1× Power Solutions ORG · 1× TekniPlex ORG · 1× Wayne GPE · 1×

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TekniPlex, a global leader in materials science serving customers in the healthcare and consumer products markets, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Brian Kesseler as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13, 2026.
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TekniPlex, a global leader in materials science serving customers in the healthcare and consumer products markets, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Brian Kesseler as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13, 2026. asserted
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Kesseler succeeds Brenda Chamulak, who has stepped down. asserted
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Kesseler brings more than three decades of operating leadership at global industrial companies. asserted
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He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Tenneco, a global manufacturer of automotive and industrial components, where he also served as Chief Operating Officer. asserted
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Before Tenneco, he spent more than 20 years at Johnson Controls, rising to President of the Power Solutions business and serving on the company’s executive operating team. asserted
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He began his career in manufacturing at Ford Motor Company. asserted
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Kesseler holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University. asserted
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