Jay Turkbas is the SVP of Product Innovation at Shock Doctor, where he has been instrumental in the companys growth from a small operation into a leading sporting goods protective business. His leadership focuses on creating innovative, performance-driven equipment trusted by athletes globally. He has a background in the advertising world and extensive experience in product development for the sporting goods industry.
Outside of his corporate role, Jay is a passionate entrepreneur who revived the vintage Sheffield Watch brand, driven by nostalgia for a watch he received as a child. He is also a car enthusiast, with a particular interest in Porsches, and has been a member of the Nord Stern Region Porsche Club of America.
Jay is the founder of the modern Sheffield Watch brand, a venture born from a lifelong obsession with a watch he was given at age ten.
Jay Turkbas
V.P. Product Development at Shock Doctor, Inc.
Long Lake, Minnesota, United States
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Sports Product Innovation
Leads product development and innovation at Shock Doctor, focusing on technology in protective gear like antimicrobial materials and impact sensor mouthguards.
Entrepreneurship
Successfully founded and launched the reborn Sheffield Watch company, leveraging his 30+ years of product development and global manufacturing experience.
Vintage Watches
His personal passion for a childhood watch led him to resurrect the Sheffield brand, focusing on creating modern versions of classic, affordable timepieces.
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V.P. Product Development at Shock Doctor, Inc.
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Location : Long Lake, Minnesota, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : V.P. Product Development at Shock Doctor, Inc.
