For the past twenty years, The Platinum Group has built many sound relationships across widely differing cultures at all levels. We recognize that cross-cultural awareness is vital to companies wishing to establish operations in overseas markets. That is where our strength lies. With both commercial and governmental contacts throughout our market area, The Platinum Group is a discreet and effective resource for international business opportunities and operations.
Cross-cultural awareness is vital to companies wanting to establish themselves in overseas markets effectively and quickly. A proper awareness of business and cultural customs in overseas markets is essential to success. the Initial consultation consists of a meeting to discuss your requirements and to plan a list of objectives. At this stage, we are briefed on the client's products and their main markets. We discuss what the client wants to achieve from a business development program, and we learn about any previous experiences of business. The Platinum Group USA is independently owned and operated with over 20 years of reliable experience. Platinum assists companies world wide to succeed.
We provide business development, consulting services, and set up franchise establishments internationally. With a wide range of skills and expertise across world markets, Platinum is ideally placed to assist businesses wishing to enhance their local and international operations. The Platinum team is a group of results driven international business development professionals with a successful track record in capital equipment sales for high technology process industries. Fluent communicators, we have built many sound relationships across widely differing cultures at all levels. We are imaginative and resilient and produce results that meet and often exceed ambitious growth targets.
Directors and Officers:
Chief Executive Officer & President
AMER RUSTOM
Since 1984 when he co-founded The Platinum Group, Amer Rustom has successfully guided the many diverse business units of the Group and has been instrumental in the creation of the The Platinum Group USA as the operational platform for today's many business ventures. He has successfully developed strong ties with many of the Middle East and North African leaders and country officials as well as the local and international business communities. Educated in Europe, Mr. Rustom is multi-lingual.
Chief Operating Officer & Vice President
ROBERT R. DONOFRIO
With over 35 years of successful senior management experience in both public and private companies, he has combined participation in a number of successful public companies. He was co-founder of a public company that was the first Chinese Fast Service Restaurant in 1976 called Charlie Chan. He expanded the company to more than 60 locations, with more than 3,000 employees before selling his interest. Mr. Donofrio attended YoungstownState University where he majored in Business Administration.
Chief International Relations Officer & Vice President
AZZAM RUSTOM
A co-founder of The Platinum Group in 1984, Mr. Azzam Rustom has been instrumental in the growth and success of the many diverse business interests of the Group. An innovative visionary, he has been the "key man" in the formation of new international business ventures with emphasis on telecommunications. Educated in Europe, Mr. Rustom is multi-lingual.
Board of Directors
Chairman - Amer Rustom
Director - Robert Donofrio
Director - Azzam Rustom
Director - Gene Ackerman