Lester was brought up in Cardiff and has lived in Clayhall, Essex with his wife for over 30 years.
He has worked across both the not-for-profit sector and private industry, and since 2014 has served as Cemetery Director of Edgwarebury and Hoop Lane Cemeteries.
Lester and his family have long been closely involved with Clayhall United Synagogue, where he served as an Honorary Officer for 17 years in the roles of Chairman and Gabbai. He also has a strong connection to Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School, where he served as a Governor for 15 years.
Both of Lester’s children attended Hasmonean, followed by further studies in Israel, and have since embarked on successful careers in Chinuch.
Lester has been a Gabbai at Ilford Federation Synagogue for the past five years and looks forward to contributing positively to the Federation Trustee body.