Doyle Sails appoints Kiwi sailor as CTO

Professional sailor Brad Marsh has been named as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Southampton-based sailmakers Doyle Sails. 

Marsh will lead the global design and project management teams, including research and product development. 

“For Doyle Sails, having the right people has been critical to delivering on the company’s long-term strategy, and there is no doubt that Brad is going to be an incredibly valuable member of our team,” says Doyle Sails International chief executive, Mike Sanderson. “Brad’s industry experience is second to none; his skill as a professional sailor and pragmatic approach will further deepen our leadership group’s strength, and I am really looking forward to working with him as part of our fantastic group of people.”

In 2012, Marsh was part of the winning crew member of the Volvo Ocean Race aboard Groupama 4 and continues to sail professionally and hold senior roles within many Maxi and Grand Prix teams. He joins Doyle Sails from his most recent position as Tech Team Director for SailGP in Auckland. 

“Joining Doyle Sails is an opportunity I am very excited about,” says Marsh. “As a customer and long-time follower of Doyle Sails, I have observed the company lead our industry with new technology and innovation. As sailors, we all like to develop and improve the tools we use in our sport. Doyle Sails has proven its commitment to every sailor by ensuring that all its customers gain from the best technology available for their project. 

“I look forward to bringing a fresh approach and some new ideas to the team whilst also learning a new dimension of our industry.”