Christopher Walker
About Christopher Walker
Christopher Walker is the Vice President of Sales for Latin America at Teleflex and serves as Board Chair and Volunteer Fundraiser at SuNica in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area.
Title and Current Positions
Christopher Walker is currently serving as the Vice President of Sales for Latin America at Teleflex. He is also fulfilling the role of Board Chair and Volunteer Fundraiser at SuNica in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. In his position at Teleflex, he oversees the sales operations and strategies for the Latin American market. At SuNica, he focuses on making disciples of Jesus in Nicaragua through initiatives such as clean water, education, and mentorship.
Professional Experience at Teleflex
Christopher Walker has held multiple significant roles at Teleflex, demonstrating his extensive expertise in sales and market development. He was the National Sales Director for the Surgical Division from 2018 to 2020, the Director of Global Market Development & Professional Training from 2017 to 2018, and the Sr. Manager of Global Market Development from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he served as the Regional Sales Manager for the Surgical Division in 2015.
Career at Covidien (Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group)
Christopher Walker's tenure at Covidien included roles such as Senior Product Manager Channel Marketing, Director of Professional Training & Development, Manager of Professional Training & Development, Senior Soft Tissue Repair Representative, and Field Conversion Specialist. He worked with Covidien-turned-Medtronic from 2005 to 2015 in New Haven, CT, and the Allentown, Pennsylvania area.
Early Career and Founding of SKYY Management Consultants
Christopher began his career in sales with roles at Cintas and Verizon, and worked as an Associate General Manager at Eat'n Park Corporation. In 2004, he founded SKYY Management Consultants, LLC, where he served as a Partner, marking his first entrepreneurial venture. His early experience laid the foundation for his later success in leadership and market development roles.
Educational Background and Expertise
Christopher Walker studied at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology, and spent one year at Penn State University. He has amassed 19 years of experience in the medical device industry, with specialized knowledge in areas such as business development, channel marketing, corporate training, sales management, and more. His extensive background equips him to excel in diverse professional environments.