Carmen Lau Stratton | Senior Advisor at Camper & Nicholsons Asia / Found of S&S Stratton Ltd

andrea tagliaferro
Jul 18
2 min read

Updated: Jul 22

Carmen Lau Stratton is a Senior Advisor at Camper & Nicholsons Asia and the Founder of S&S Stratton Ltd, with a distinguished career dedicated to serving the ultra-high-net-worth community in yachting. Based between Cornwall and Hong Kong, Carmen brings a global mindset and a deep understanding of both Eastern and Western cultures to her work. Fluent in both Chinese and English, she seamlessly bridges international markets and clients.

With years of experience assisting clients through their yachting journey—whether from new build to yacht management or to sales and acquisition—Carmen provides end-to-end guidance on new build projects, drawing on her strategic partnerships with leading shipyards and designers. Her role extends beyond transactions: she is frequently entrusted with overseeing bespoke special projects for her clients and their families, offering a level of trust, discretion, and personal attention that is rare in the industry.

Carmen’s current focus includes advising on several new builds, particularly those tailored to the Asian market. She is also deeply engaged in identifying qualified buyers for existing listings and helping owners enhance their onboard experiences. Her deep market insight and calm, analytical approach make her an invaluable advisor in complex, high-stakes decisions.

Looking ahead, Carmen is exploring the intersection of innovation and sustainability—particularly how new energy technologies can elevate the owner experience while contributing to the future of responsible yachting.

Unlike many, Carmen doesn’t feel there’s anything she wishes she had known before entering the industry. What drew her in—and what continues to energize her—is the unpredictability and thrill of the yachting world. It's not a path that one can fully prepare for, and that, for Carmen, is exactly the point.

Through her leadership, dedication, and vision, Carmen Lau Stratton continues to shape the future of yachting in Asia and beyond, providing trusted guidance to some of the world’s most discerning clients.

Short Bio:

Carmen Lau is the Senior Advisor at Camper & Nicholsons Asia and the Founder of S & S Stratton Limited. She has overseen yacht construction, established Benetti’s Asia operations, founded her own management company, and expanded Camper & Nicholsons’ presence in Asia in 2018.

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