JUPITER, Fla. — Former Visteon Director of Sales, Jim Ryan, has joined Multi Parts Supply USA INC. (MPS) a multinational auto parts supplier and supply chain management organization, as vice president sales North America.
The company, MPS, has its North American headquarters in Jupiter, Fla., with locations in New York, Michigan, China, Taiwan and Europe.
With more than 26 years in the automotive parts field, Ryan’s extensive sales experience will complement MPS’ role as a one-stop shop for automotive aftermarket customers, offering a total value added package providing everything from product design and development through raw material and factory sourcing, production planning and management, quality assurance and export documentation to shipping consolidation.
In his new role, Ryan will be responsible for the strengthening of existing customer relationships while expanding the reach of the company’s ever-increasing product range and programs in the Americas.
Prior to his time with Visteon, Ryan spent 21 years with Dana Corp. in various sales and marketing roles promoting the company’s aftermarket product offerings. His extensive experience in and understanding of the marketplace are essential to the continued promotion of the company’s value add program to major manufacturers and national importers.
Ryan resides in Novi, Mich., where he will maintain the company’s new North American Sales headquarters. He has served on both the MEMA Brand Protection Council and the Overseas Automotive Council and is a member of MACS.