Today, TechTurn announces the hiring of Bill Benton as TechTurn’s new Vice President of Channel Partners. Benton brings a wealth of global leadership experiences from his 10 years in key roles at Microsoft. As TechTurn’s Vice President of Channel Partners, Benton will help drive the company’s strategy and growth plans with retailers, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers as well as oversee TechTurn’s relationship with Microsoft.    

“TechTurn’s partner network of OEM’s, Retailers, Lessors and System Integrators has provided the majority of our company’s rapid growth through its 10 year history. Our partners rely on us to provide complex asset management services, eliminate risk, and maximize returns on retired technology,” said TechTurn CEO Jeff Zeigler.   “We continue to invest in new capabilities and broaden the depth of our offering, and are thrilled to announce that Bill Benton has joined the TechTurn leadership team. “

Benton comes to TechTurn after 10 years with Microsoft, where he founded and managed the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher program. Benton’s work on this program earned him Microsoft’s top award, the “Circle of Excellence” platinum award. Benton also has an established a track record of exceeding sales expectations, and budget management from his various sales management roles at Microsoft.

“I’m excited to join TechTurn’s executive team” said Benton.  “TechTurn’s industry leadership, strategic vision, customer centric approach and people made this a strong fit, and the role will allow me to leverage my experience and add value to the team.”

Zeigler added, “Benton has a deep understanding of the partner ecosystem and was a pioneer in launching new offerings at Microsoft.  Benton will help build out our partners capabilities to manage the technology retirement solutions, and work with our Retail Distribution partners to maximize the value of the machines that we rebuild. “