Alastair Callender: Superyacht Advisor, Philanthropist & Designer – Crafting Impact On and Off the Water
- Early love of sailing and mentorship from yachtsman Peter Blake.
- Learning the importance of solutions and sustainability.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Stephen Ibaraki hosts Alastair Callender—superyacht advisor, philanthropist, and award-winning designer. Here’s a concise recap, featuring key themes and important timestamps in question format.
00:01:31- What shaped Alastair Callender’s values and mission?
- Early love of sailing and mentorship from yachtsman Peter Blake.
- Learning the importance of solutions and sustainability.
- Writing his own eulogy, which clarified his life’s purpose: philanthropy.
- Becoming a father, fueling focus on sustainability for future generations.
00:14:02- How did he build a career in superyachts?
- Started a business and worked for shipyards in the UK and Italy.
- Moved to the US, transitioning to advisory and charter roles.
- Managed over 40 superyacht sales and involvement in some of the sector’s biggest projects.
00:25:30- How does Alastair combine yachting with philanthropy?
- Early initiatives making yachting accessible to people with disabilities.
- Major involvement with the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust and anti-trafficking organizations.
- Uses his network to match philanthropists with high-impact global causes.
00:39:11- What’s his role with world-changing organizations?
- Advisor to the United Nations Foundation, facilitating fundraising and awareness events.
- Frequent speaker on ocean conservation, sustainability, and entrepreneur impact.
- “Super-connector” linking changemakers across industries.
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- Early love of sailing and mentorship from yachtsman Peter Blake.
- Learning the importance of solutions and sustainability.
- Writing his own eulogy, which clarified his life’s purpose: philanthropy.
- Becoming a father, fueling focus on sustainability for future generations.
