Michael Turner joins The Producers Group

The Producers Group (TPG) has announced that Michael Turner has been appointed its new Vice President Global Business Development.

With over 34 years of innovating in the attraction and amusement industry, in his new role Turner will be responsible for the global strategic planning and business development and will be instrumental in the continued growth of the TPG global offices located in Shanghai, China; Dubai and Orlando in the USA.

Announcing the appointment, TPG founder and co Chief Executive Edward Marks stated “Michael’s proven track record of business development and extensive knowledge of the international markets will be a great addition to the TPG team.”

With TPG providing production and design services for destination attractions worldwide, Turner will be operating out of TPG’s newly opened Orlando office.

Commenting on his new role, Turner advised “the addition of the Orlando office was a big move for TPG and it puts the company in a great strategic location.

“I am excited about their trajectory and this new opportunity for me to support them with what I do best.

“I’ve been in international business development for over three decades I have a wide network of relationships. With TPG’s premier service offerings and pedigree of world-class projects, I look forward to supporting TPG’s growth in international markets.”

Turner has a strong commitment to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) as the former Manufacturers and Suppliers Committee Chairman, formerly on the Board of Directors, and is currently the Chairman of the Membership Committee and the Co-Chair of the Global Education Member Services Committee.

TPG specialises in turnkey attractions, production management, technical design, and content development for everything from small projects to entire theme parks.