PFC Brakes has named Chris Janech president, handing him oversight of business operations, financial performance and organizational development across the company’s Motorsports, OE and Severe-Duty divisions. Janech joins the executive leadership team at PFC Brakes, which manufactures brake calipers, rotors and pads at its Clover, South Carolina plant with a workforce of more than 260. The company says Janech brings decades of automotive industry leadership experience to the role as it continues expanding its global footprint.
Highlights
- Chris Janech appointed president, working alongside PFC Brakes’ existing executive leadership team
- Remit covers overall strategic direction, business operations, financial performance and organizational development
- Scope spans all three business units — Motorsports, OE and Severe-Duty
- PFC Brakes builds calipers, rotors and pads in Clover, South Carolina with 260-plus employees and offices in North America, Europe, Colombia and Japan
What Will Janech Oversee at PFC Brakes?
As president, Janech will guide the company’s overall strategic direction, overseeing business operations, financial performance and organizational development. He will work alongside the executive leadership team to strengthen customer partnerships, identify new growth opportunities and support continued product innovation across PFC Brakes’ Motorsports, OE and Severe-Duty divisions.
The appointment lands as the company works to widen its international reach, which currently spans offices in North America, Europe, Colombia and Japan.
Janech Points to Patents and Customer Retention
Janech said his focus as he steps into the role will be on advancing innovation while strengthening the company’s commitment to its customers.
“Performance Friction has such a deep entrenched legacy in helping the industry run faster through braking. As a global leader in high-performance brake solutions, it’s beyond comprehension to be considered in a leadership role to pave new pathways and technologies beyond what we have already achieved. Our focus and strategy is simple, ‘Never give your customers a reason to leave.’ We will work harder toward that strategy and will become a technology generator resulting in meaningful patents that improve safety, technology and help shape the braking trends of tomorrow,” Janech said.
CEO Cites Operational and Growth Record
Mary Ann Burgoon, CEO and Owner, framed the hire around Janech’s operating history in the braking sector.
“PFC is thrilled to welcome Chris Janech as the new president of our organization. Chris is a proven leader with a remarkable track record of operational and strategic growth leadership in our industry,” Burgoon said. She continued, “We are excited to have him on board to work with our exceptional team to advance our engineering capabilities, invest in smart braking technology and reinforce our commitment to safety, quality and no compromises as we support the future of mobility.”
Denny Gaylor, manager of special projects for quality, said, “Chris brings a unique understanding of our products, processes and philosophy. He is dedicated to continuous improvement and company growth. We look forward to his leadership in this next chapter of PFC success.”
Clover Plant Anchors the Business
PFC Brakes manufactures its brake calipers, rotors and brake pads at its production facility in Clover, South Carolina. The plant and its 260-plus employees supply major automotive retailers, vehicle manufacturers, motorsports teams and thousands of service centers across domestic and international markets. Offices in North America, Europe, Colombia and Japan support that customer base.
Subscribe to The BRAKE Report. Get free sample chapters.
