Platinum Driveline USA names Chris Jackson Executive Vice President

Jan. 4, 2019
Chris will be responsible for driving Platinum Driveline’s growth and brand development, as well as assisting in the expansion of the company’s strategic initiatives in North America.

Platinum Driveline USA is pleased to announcement the appointment of Chris Jackson as Executive Vice President. Chris will be responsible for driving Platinum Driveline’s growth and brand development, as well as assisting in the expansion of the company’s strategic initiatives in North America.

Chris comes to Platinum Driveline with over twenty-five years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, including past President of AMS Automotive, where he oversaw day to day operations including the development of the RhinoPac clutch program, along with the other branded AMS programs. Chris also founded Ovis Industries, a research, engineering, and design firm that developed new no-core flywheels and the industry’s most comprehensive lineup of class 6-8 clutches and related components.

“I am excited to return to the automotive aftermarket and join with Platinum Driveline as the company continues an amazing growth pattern set in place by Bob Insalaco,” said Jackson.

Chris was inducted into the Automotive Sales Counsel in 2013. He earned an MBA from Southern Methodist University at age 21. Chris was also a collegiate athlete at Southeast Missouri State University, where he earned a BS in Business Administration.

“Chris brings a reputation as a strong leader who is well known in the automotive aftermarket. He and I worked together for over two decades and I am pleased that he has joined Platinum Drive,” said Robert Insalaco, CEO of Platinum Driveline.

Chris can be reached via phone at 314.616.8573 or email at [email protected].

About Platinum Driveline

Platinum Driveline is a supplier of premium automotive clutch kits and other driveline components throughout North America.  Our products are sourced from the world's most reputable automotive parts manufacturers and assembled at our facility in Eureka, MO. For more information about Platinum Driveline, visit www.platinumdriveline.com

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