Tim Turk was named vice president of Worldwide Sales in August 2007. As the leader of Cirrus Logic’s global sales team, Turk will be responsible for managing Cirrus Logic’s global team of direct sales, representatives and distribution partners, cultivating continued strong customer relationships and driving revenue growth.
Turk has broad experience in sales and marketing leadership positions and a proven track record in developing multiple strategic accounts in markets such as automotive, industrial, computing, networking and aerospace. Turk served 20 years in sales and operations with Cypress Semiconductor, including as vice president of Worldwide Sales and Sales Operations from 2004-2006. He also served eight years in sales and marketing at Harris Corporation in Melbourne, Fla. Turk most recently served as vice president of Sales for Averna Corporation, where he was instrumental in quickly achieving numerous customer design wins and significant revenue growth for the Portland, Ore.-based startup company.
Turk holds a bachelor of science degree in engineering technology from Purdue University and a masters in business administration degree from the University of Florida. Turk also completed a Graduate Executive Leadership Program from the University of North Carolina.