Steve Batton to head Maritimo Sydney team
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Boating identity Steve Batton is planning to boost the Sydney
luxury boating market after taking the reins as Dealer Principal of
Maritimo Sydney.
Maritimo's Peter Jenkins (photographer left below) announced the
appointment, saying Mr Batton (right) will bring a wide range of
strengths and experience to the business.
"Steve has great credentials in the boating industry and he has
a positive vision for the Sydney luxury boating market," said
Peter.
David Stevens continues his role in sales at the dealership
while Ryan Durman has been appointed as customer service
representative for all Sydney clients.
Steve Batton began working in the industry at the age of 12,
washing boats at a brokerage on Sydney's Pittwater.
After studying finance at university, Steve worked as an options
trader in the Sydney financial markets for four years but continued
to spend weekends as a boat broker.
"Finally I decided I should follow my passion and focus full
time in the boating business," he said.
"The attraction of Maritimo is the company has a simple approach
to the boating business," said Steve. "I have known and sold boats
built by Bill Barry-Cotter for more than 20 years. The current
range of Maritimos and Bill's plans for the future are inspiring.
We have big plans for the brand in Sydney over the coming
year."
Steve and his team will be on the Maritimo display at the
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May where the company
will unveil two new models, the 47 Sport Cabriolet with IPS
propulsion and a 470 Offshore Convertible.