George Hamilton

With a distinguished 37-year career at The Dow Chemical Company, George established himself as a global leader in Olympic strategy, corporate partnerships, and sustainable innovation. As Vice President of Olympic Operations through 2014, he directed all aspects of Dow’s role as an IOC Worldwide Partner, leading initiatives focused on brand reputation, athlete and stakeholder engagement, sponsorship monetization, and delivering impactful Olympic experiences on the world stage.
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Recognized for his visionary leadership, George was a featured panelist at the United Nations COP19 conference, where he highlighted the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games as a model for business-driven sustainability. By invitation of IOC President Thomas Bach, he also served on the IOC’s Agenda 2020 Sustainability Workgroup, helping shape the future direction of the Olympic Movement. Throughout his career, George led major global business units while championing excellence in leadership, innovation, and international collaboration.

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