Robert Braithwaite (engineer)

Robert Braithwaite at Southampton Boat Show September 2014

Robert Braithwaite, CBE, DL (12 May 1943 – 7 March 2019) was a British entrepreneur and marine engineer. He was known as the Founder[1] and President of the luxury powerboat manufacturer, alongside John Macklin, Sunseeker.[2][3] He was born in Otley, Yorkshire.[4]

Braithwaite died in the early hours of 7 March 2019, aged 75.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Millionaire Robert Braithwaite gifts robot to Poole Hospital". BBC News. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  2. ↑ Slade, Darren. "Sunseeker founder honoured with lifetime achievement award". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Sunseeker founder Robert Braithwaite dies". Boat International.
  4. 1 2 "Sunseeker co-founder Robert Braithwaite has died at the age of 75". Dorset Echo.


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