Matt Kern

Senior Director, Global Sales

Prestone® Products Corporation

Matt Kern serves as the Senior Director of Global Sales at the Prestone® Products Corporation. With nearly 25 years in the automotive and commercial truck industry and extensive experience in global sales, specializing in transportation B2B development, he excels in managing customer and supplier relationships while driving growth, profitability, and cost control initiatives.

In his current role, Matt spearheads Prestone’s efforts to expand its presence in the original equipment vehicle market, with strategic focus on nurturing existing customer bases, cultivating relationships with new clients, and driving the organization’s evolution with future vehicle technologies including BEV, PHEV, and fuel cells.

Prior to his current position, Matt led sales and business development functions with other Tier 1 auto and commercial truck suppliers, including Cummins Inc. and ATC Drivetrain.

Matt brings a well-rounded academic background that includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in international business and production & operations management, complemented by a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from Oakland University in Michigan. His combination of hands-on experience and academic expertise positions him as a dynamic leader.

Matt is an active member of the MEMA Organization, including various council memberships.

Prestone is a leading supplier of factory-fill fluids for OEM automakers in addition to being the leading consumer brand for antifreeze/coolant, brake fluid and power steering fluid in North America. Since 1927, the brand has protected drivers and their vehicles with cutting-edge products. Prestone’s patented coolants and thermal management fluids are designed to go beyond basic protection by preventing all corrosion before it starts, resulting in an ICE, BEV or PHEV/HEV system that operates as effectively or better than the original vehicle manufacturer. https://prestone.com/