Chris Towne
About Chris Towne
Chris Towne is a Key Account Manager at Murata, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in business development and account management, having held various positions at companies such as WPG Americas Inc., AMD, and Avnet.
Current Role at Murata
Chris Towne serves as a Key Account Manager at Murata, a position he has held since 2020. He operates out of San Jose, California, where he focuses on managing key client relationships and driving business growth. His role involves strategic planning and collaboration with clients to meet their specific needs in the electronics industry.
Previous Experience at WPG Americas Inc.
Before joining Murata, Chris Towne worked as a Business Development Specialist at WPG Americas Inc. from 2017 to 2019. During his two years in this role, he was based in San Jose, California, where he contributed to business growth and client engagement strategies.
Career at AMD
Chris Towne has extensive experience at AMD, where he held multiple positions. He served as a Distribution Business Manager from 2000 to 2013 for 13 years in San Jose, California. He later took on the role of Global Channel Program Manager for AMD Embedded Solutions for a brief period in 2013 to 2014 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Role at Avnet
Chris Towne worked as an Account Development Manager at Avnet from 2014 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for developing and managing client accounts, focusing on enhancing customer relationships and driving sales initiatives over a three-year period in San Jose, California.
Education and Academic Background
Chris Towne studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management. His studies spanned from 1983 to 1989, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles and management strategies.