From Tucker to Tenneco: industry veteran Marc McAllister is back in the saddle again as Öhlins (Booth #6038 at AIMExpo) new Vice President and General Manager, replacing Henrik Johansson, who has retired after nearly 30 years. In a related move, Tom Wittenschlaeger assumes the newly created position of general manager, North America.
“The Öhlins team has successfully positioned the business, technology and product lines to claim the title of the world leader in high-performance suspension for both two and four-wheel vehicles,” says Tenneco CEO Jim Voss. “We are thrilled to have Marc and Tom join the Öhlins leadership team and help extend this exceptional product line to enthusiasts worldwide. Tenneco’s commitment to investment and support will be key drivers in accelerating the growth of the Öhlins business. This strategic focus ensures our success with existing customers and enables us to reach new, underserved customers.”
McAllister joins Tenneco after spending the past 30 years in the powersports industry, most recently as President and CEO of Tucker Powersports Inc. Prior to his time with Tucker, McAllister spent nearly 25 years with Harley-Davidson, beginning in 1995 as a design engineer and advancing to hold positions of increasing responsibility during his career with The Motor Company.
