The son of founder, Bill Barry-Cotter AM, Tom Barry-Cotter was appointed Managing Director in 2022. Prior to that, he was Head of Design, managing brand strategy, international marketing and overseeing design. He was also part of the champion Maritimo Racing team with Ross Willaton.
Following a short statement from the company, Barry-Cotter issued his own release, stating “After long and careful consideration I have made the unfortunate decision to resign from my role as Managing Director, and leave Maritimo.
“I leave Maritimo in a position of strength, with record profits, robust forward orders, enhanced customer satisfaction and much positive change in recent years.
“I am incredibly grateful for having had the opportunity to work alongside such a talented and dedicated group of people across the company, and I wish the entire team all the best for the future.
