Chairman Emeritus, Cartier, Inc.
New York, New York
Ralph Destino is a founding trustee of the American Cancer Society Foundation. He is chairman emeritus of Cartier, Inc., having served as its president and chairman for more than 32 years. Active in a variety of civic, charity, and cultural organizations, Mr. Destino was chairman of the Society's former New York City Division for 15 years. He has received numerous awards, including the Society's Distinguished Service Award and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Mr Destino was inducted into the Jewelers Hall of Fame in 1999.