Barry Thomas 
Barry Thomas is Cook Medical Vice President, Director – Asia Pacific and Managing Director of Cook Australia. Mr Thomas, who joined the Company in 2001, brings more than two decades of international leadership and expertise in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries to Cook Medical.
Widely recognised as a visionary at the forefront of trends in the medical device field, he most recently served as Global Director of the Aortic Intervention Division Strategic Business Unit responsible for launching Cook Endovascular Therapies Division in the US. In just two years he led the growth of the division to record revenues of over a quarter of a billion dollars.
Prior to Cook Medical, Mr Thomas was Regional Business Director at Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd where he spent more than 10 years coordinating the sales and marketing activities throughout South East Queensland and Northern NSW.
Mr. Thomas frequently authors medical articles and papers and presents around the world on various topics related to the field of medical devices. He is recognised as a valued commentator on: Innovation and R&D; Australian healthcare system and healthcare reform specific to medical devices; issues surrounding Asia Pacific healthcare industry growth; China-Australia business relationship; global financial crisis impact on the industry; and future benefits of a robust healthcare system.
We proudly welcome him to the Innovation Cafe team and for those in Brisbane, you can look forward to a stimulating discussion and valuable insight into AIM incentives and patent box during his workshop. Head to the Seminar Schedule for more details or to register today.