Albert Lam is a veteran automotive and technology executive who joined the ZAP Board of Directors in 2007. Mr. Lam recently stepped down from his position as CEO of Lotus Engineering to pursue new business opportunities between Lotus, its parent company Proton, and one of its key clients in China, Youngman Automotive Group. Mr. Lam was responsible for bringing Youngman, ZAP and Lotus Engineering together for a joint venture to develop, manufacture and market electric and hybrid luxury coaches, buses, trucks and passenger cars. Mr. Lam has been named Chairman of the Board for the new joint venture company. A British national, Mr. Lam attended Coventry University where he earned a Masters of Science degree in robotics and manufacturing, and registered for a PhD program in Complex Knowledge Systems. Since 2003, Mr. Lam served as the CEO for Lotus Engineering as well as Executive Director for Lotus Group International (2003-2006). Over the past few years he helped restructure Lotus Engineering into a client-focused business by winning major engineering contracts and playing a key role in bringing the Company back to profitability. Mr. Lam has 13 years' experience in the auto industry with companies like Jaguar, Land Rover, Ford and others. Prior to joining Lotus, Mr. Lam started a major professional services group as Managing Director for Sun Professional Services, building it from a small team to a multi-million dollar services business employing over 200 people. Mr. Lam has experience with startup companies and a track record in growing and expanding businesses. He has held executive positions with Sun Microsystems and Apple Computer. Mr. Lam was CEO for Lotus Engineering when it conducted a feasibility study with ZAP to explore a new generation of electric vehicles using the new advances in technology.