David Palazzolo
Transformational Leader | Team Builder | Global Executive
- Role
- Global Senior Director at Tenneco
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Palazzolo
I\'m an authentic and influential leader who creates value for manufacturing and engineering businesses.I thrive in operating and developing multinational corporations and private companies. I\'ve managed $700M of annual revenue and developed over $150M of annual revenue. I\'m an accomplished builder and leader of successful sales, marketing, and engineering teams. I develop and execute strategy to deliver sustainable, profitable growth throughout international technical engagements.My experience includes Executive Leadership, Management Consulting, Strategy, Business Development, Technical Sales and Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Turnaround. I have experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, industrial, consumer, powertrain, software, engineering services, fuel systems, and plastics.
Experience
Global Senior Director
Dec 2025 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Global lead for DEVA, Tenneco’s specialized business unit delivering premium self-lubricating, maintenance-free sliding bearings and engineered bearing solutions for demanding industrial, marine, power-generation, hydroelectric, offshore, rail, and heavy-duty applications. Since its founding over 80 years ago, DEVA has built a global reputation for reliability and long service life, offering custom-engineered bearing systems that range from miniature components in robotics to massive bearings used in bridges and hydroelectric plants. As part of the Tenneco Group, DEVA combines decades of technical expertise with global scale — enabling it to serve complex industrial and infrastructure projects around the world with quality, innovation, and performance. Tenneco is a global automotive and industrial supplier that designs, manufactures, and distributes products for ride performance, powertrain, emissions control, and the aftermarket. With a strong portfolio that includes well-known brands and advanced technologies, Tenneco serves automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial customers worldwide. Tenneco operates across multiple business units—Clean Air, Powertrain, Performance Solutions, and DRiV—delivering components and systems that improve vehicle and industrial safety, efficiency, and performance. Backed by a broad global footprint and deep engineering expertise, Tenneco remains a leading player in the mobility and industrial market, supporting both traditional and emerging technologies.
Education
United States Naval Academy
Officer Training
1997 — 1997
Western Michigan University
BS, Manufacturing Engineering
1998 — 2001
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2008
Skills
- Purchasing
- Sales Prospecting
- Management
- Engineering
- 5s
- International
- Manufacturing
- Negotiation
- Marketing Management
- Vehicles
- Problem Solving
- Automotive
- Pfmea
- Apqp
- Marketing
- 8d Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Sales
- Team-Oriented
- Iso 14001
- Communication
- Mba
- Ppap
- Poka Yoke
- Ts16949
- Powertrain
- Written & Oral Presentation Skills
- Strategy
- Manufacturing Operations
- Team Leadership
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