Michael Turner
Vice President Of Global Business Development
- Role
- Iaapa Foundation Member Board at Iaapa
- Location
- Largo, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Turner
Michael Turner has over 39 years of innovating in the attractions business and has a proven track record in building strong relationships in all markets.He started his career with Lasergate Systems, a company who invented the first barcoded tickets for the amusement industry. Michael then joined Gateway Ticketing Systems as Director of International Business Development where he expanded Gateway’s global presence to 6 continents. Michael served as VP International Business Development for Neptune-Benson where he successfully took their Defender® filtration system as the standard for high-quality parks worldwide. Michael was EVP of Global Business Development for CAVU Designwerks, a global provider of media-based amusement attractions, including VR and AR solutions. Michael also volunteers his time with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) as the former Manufacturers and Suppliers Committee Chairman, formerly on the Board of Directors, and currently the Chairman of the Membership Committee and Co-Chair of the Global Education and Member Services Task Force.Member of IAAPA (+25 years)- TEA - ASTM
Experience
Iaapa Foundation Member Board
Jan 2022 — Present
The IAAPA Foundation exists to inspire life-changing careers in the global attractions industry by cultivating tomorrow’s leaders. The IAAPA Foundation’s strong industry network opens doors for students through valuable connections and increased exposure to senior leadership. The Foundation strives to increase awareness of the unique and diverse career paths students can take when they pursue degrees in attractions management.
Skills
- Marketing Communications
- Marketing Strategy
- Sales Management
- Account Management
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
- Marketing
- Integration
- Operations Management
- Negotiation
- Team Building
- International Sales
- New Business Development
- Crm
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Mobile Devices
- Event Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Sales
- Contract Negotiation
- Start-Ups
- Public Relations
- Business Strategy
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