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Béryl Lacoste Hamilton was born in Paris and educated in France (BA History University of Paris, MBA, Insead) and the USA (MA in Journalism, USC). She lives in Miami, where she and her husband are strong advocates for environmental issues through the Everglades Foundation. She recently rotated off the boards of Lacoste Holdings of Paris where she was a member from 2005-2022, the first decade with Lacoste SA, and the Lacoste Foundation where she served as President of the foundation from 2014-2022. She oversaw the creation of a worldwide network of partner associations helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds or with disabilities by supporting their social and professional development through programs combining sports and education.