Ben Patel

Mr. Patel served as Senior Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, a global manufacturer of specialized passenger cars, light trucks, medium trucks, motorcycles,s and racing tires from November 2019 until July 2021. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Tenneco, Inc., a manufacturer of automotive emission control and ride control products and systems. During his 8-year tenure at Tenneco, beginning in 2011, he held roles leading regional advanced technology development and establishing a global research and development organization. Prior to joining Tenneco, Mr. Patel held numerous positions with increasing responsibility, including senior scientist, at the General Electric Company during his thirteen-year tenure with the organization.

Mr. Patel has over 20 years of experience serving with publicly-traded, global products and technology companies. Mr. Patel has broad expertise in material science, automation, and “smart” systems, as well as extensive research and development experience. Mr. Patel has been a leader in global innovation and research initiatives. This lends tremendous support to the focus on being an innovation leader in the industry and the advanced manufacturing growth strategy, which helps customers identify value and efficiencies in their welding and cutting operations. Mr. Patel is an important member of the Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.