His work places him at the centre of engagement between government, business, and media, where he manages key relationships and develops strategic advertising solutions.<\/p>\n
Known for his grounded approach and strong people skills, he focuses on building long-term relationships and creating meaningful impact through his work.<\/p>\n
He has the network and connections for anything and everything, so much so that he is often referred to\u00a0as someone who \u201ccan sell ice to an Eskimo\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m naturally a people\u2019s person\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/em>approachable, positive, and solution-oriented. I find real fulfilment in helping others and take pride in delivering value while making a tangible difference through my work.\u201d<\/p>\n Lester believes that success is about growth, impact, and balance. \u201cProfessionally, it means delivering consistent value, nurturing strong relationships, and contributing meaningfully. Personally, it\u2019s about peace of mind, continuous self-development, and being able to provide for and support my family,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n He could not have done it all alone\u00a0\u2013\u00a0it is all thanks to the support from various mentors, colleagues, and professionals in the industry.\u00a0 \u201cAbove all, my faith in God has been a constant guiding force, keeping me grounded and shaping how I approach both my professional and personal life.\u201d<\/p>\n Community and youth development means a lot to him and are deeply centred in his day-to-day.<\/p>\n \u201cI also support local efforts where possible and believe strongly in creating opportunities \u2013\u00a0<\/em>particularly for young people.\u201d<\/p>\n Although every day differs, his role remains dynamic and people-focused, spanning engagement with premiers, mayors, MECs, and business leaders. He also manages client relationships, develops tailored advertising strategies, and aligns opportunities with both business and community needs.<\/p>\n When he is not finding the next best deal to offer a client, Lester spends time with his wife and two sons. He is also an entrepreneur, exploring opportunities beyond his role in media and sales.<\/p>\n \u201cStaying active and occasionally unplugging helps me recharge and maintain balance,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n His advice for aspiring gentlemen in business, is that they stay disciplined and consistent. \u201cBe willing to learn continuously and focus on building meaningful relationships. Avoid shortcuts\u00a0\u2013<\/em>integrity, patience, and long-term thinking will always set you apart.\u201d<\/p>\n Get in touch with him on\u00a0051 505 0900.<\/p>\n Compiled by Gypseenia Lion\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Driven by purpose and a passion for communication, Lester Norkie has built a career in media and stakeholder relations within Central Media Group\u2019s sales team, for both OFM \u2013 The Sound Of Your Life, and Mahareng Media & Advertising. His work places him at the centre of engagement between government, business, and media, where he […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":20641,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40,31],"tags":[9120],"class_list":{"0":"post-20639","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-people","8":"category-sponsored","9":"tag-gentlemen-of-business-lester-norkie-government-relations-central-media-group"},"yoast_head":"\n