Platinum Driveline Welcomes Business Operations Coordinator

Platinum Driveline Welcomes Business Operations Coordinator

Michelle Barbeau will be responsible for accounting, administrative and financial reporting support.

Platinum Driveline, a supplier of premium automotive clutch kits, lift supports and manual transmission products throughout North America, has announced Michelle Barbeau as the company’s business operations coordinator. Barbeau will be responsible for accounting, administrative and financial reporting support.

Barbeau comes to Platinum Driveline with 12-plus years’ experience from varying roles within B2B, retail and wholesale manufacturing industries. In addition, her bilingual speaking skills in Spanish will add to Platinum’s continuing commitment to support minority business owners and their staff.

Located at Platinum’s new St. Louis headquarters, Barbeau will report to Platinum Driveline CEO Robert Insalaco. “Michelle’s broad business knowledge and diverse skill set are key additions to our customer-centric focus as an aftermarket leader,” said Insalaco.

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