I had the privilege of meeting Lester Lam in 2019 in Havana while attending the Annual Habanos Festival. Lester is the connoisseur of all things luxury, especially Yachts. He is passionate about yachting and has been yachting in HK and the Mediterranean all his life.
When you start talking to Lester, you understand that yachting is his passion. Lester Lam's knowledge of the industry is far and wide and it’s not just because he is Chairman of Camper & Nicholsons Asia. For the past 20 years, he has been a yacht owner. In transitioning from being a yacht owner to being involved in the yachting industry by playing a role in the most prestigious and oldest brand, “is simply amazing,” says Lester.
For over 238 years, Camper & Nicholsons International (C&N) has been building and selling award-winning vessels both motor and sail, to clients all over the world. He says, “I always believe that we need to learn something new to keep our minds sharp and engaged.” That is one reason why he is so proud of C&N’s unique yachting platform that he helped launch back in 2019. Digital and high tech have become very important in the industry and C&N is determined to stay at the forefront.
The other crown jewel in his cap is the company’s marine conservation initiative. This is so important to him and the company that they added environmental protection to their mission statement. Through their affiliation with Mission Blue’s Hope Spots, guests can view, track and log species in areas of unrivaled biodiversity using an app.
If all this yachting talk makes you crave for your own yacht, take a look at his company's video for further inspiration.
The next time you want to build, buy, sell or charter a yacht for your family, friends, or your next socially distanced party, you know whom to contact.