Peter Lam

Peter Lam Kin-ngok, GBS (Chinese: 林建岳, born 7 August 1957) is a Hong Kong businessman and billionaire who has developed a reputation in Hong Kong's business, media, and entertainment industry, as well as in Asia's hospitality and food and beverage industries.. Lam is the son of the late industrialist tycoon Lim Por-yen and his second wife U Po-chu.

Their portfolio currently encompasses 17 brands, 24 outlets, and 9 Michelin stars, including 3 Michelin-starred 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Beefbar, and China Tang in London, Hong Kong Landmark, and Harbor City.

In 1997, Lam purchased Furama Hotel for HK$6.9 billion to rebuild it even though the idea was strongly opposed by his father Lim Por-yen.

It was during that time the Asian economic crisis struck and the property market nose-dived, forcing Lai Sun Group to borrow money from banks, putting them 100 billion Hong Kong dollars in debt.

The first step to him becoming an entertainment magnate came in 2002, when the movie produced by his company, Infernal Affairs, enjoyed huge success.

In May 2021, Liber Research Community released a report, which included information stating that Lam was a company director at Global Fair Development Limited,[22] a company which allegedly colluded with indigenous villagers to buy small house policy rights and illegally develop them.

[24] Hsieh Ling-Ling and Peter's eldest son, Lester 林孝賢, who graduated from Northeastern University in the United States, is currently the executive director and CEO of Lai Sun Group.

In one interview, Lester stated that he admired his father and spoke about how to manage a family business so that he can be considered as the successor of the future Lai Sun Group.

[29] Lam was appointed the Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) for three years from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2016, succeeding James Tien Pei-chun.

[32] Lam is the council chairman of the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong, a political party formed in October 2012.

[33] The goal of this alliance is to drive Hong Kong's economy forward through commercial and industrial development, and to help improve people's livelihood through its professionalism and dedication.

The alliance offers suggestions for the long-term strategic development of Hong Kong and for the well-being of the public.

He and both of his brothers are members of the Hong Kong Jockey Club where he owns two horses, Go Baby Go and Million Darling.

Sadly due to a leg injury, Million Darling was forced to retire in 2011, earning a total stake of HK$939,475.

[36] In 2016, Lam was appointed as the chairman of Camper and Nicholson International, a renowned European yacht brokerage and management firm.

[39] In 2010, Lam's eldest son Lester hosted a massive birthday party aboard his father's yachts, The Sun Princess and The SunPrince.