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AAMCO Transmissions Announces New Chief Operating Officer

COO to focus on customer service, franchisee profitability and marketing.

HORSHAM, Pa. – AAMCO, one of the world’s largest chains of transmission specialists and a leader in total car care, has announced an addition to its executive leadership team. Robert Rajkowski joins AAMCO as the chief operating officer (COO) and will also serve as the top marketing executive.
 
Rajkowski comes to AAMCO with significant leadership experience in the automotive retail sector. Prior to joining AAMCO, Rajkowski held chief marketing officer and chief operating officers posts during his time at Heartland Automotive Services. Prior to these positions, he held several leadership roles at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He served as general manager overseeing retail sales, director of marketing and merchandising, and director of trade marketing. Before working at Goodyear, Rajkowski was national sales director at Mars Inc.
 
"I am extremely pleased to have Rob join the AAMCO leadership team," said AAMCO President and CEO Brett Ponton, who hired Rajkowski. "Rob brings to AAMCO tremendous experience in managing both store operations for large automotive service companies as well as an extensive background in consumer marketing. His diverse background positions him well to lead the AAMCO Operations & Marketing organizations and to work closely with the AAMCO franchisees in executing our growth strategy."
 
Ponton joined AAMCO in October 2013 and also serves as president and CEO of American Driveline Systems Inc. the parent company of AAMCO Transmissions Inc., Cottman Transmission Systems LLC and Global Powertrain Systems Inc., which is majority owned by American Capital Ltd.
 

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