Agnes Hilkene

Agnes Hilkene is Executive Director of The George and Helen Vari Foundation where she oversees all the Foundation’s grant making activities. A particular focus is ensuring that motivated entrepreneurial students have the supports in place, so they can reach their full academic and professional potential.

In addition, Agnes is the Vice President of Ryers Management Ltd. where she is responsible for property acquisition and disposal, capital improvements, fiscal management, safety and regulatory compliance.

She has served on the Board of Directors of the Toronto French School Foundation. Agnes was a key organizer of the Vimy 100 and the Juno75 commemorative events in France where she worked closely with all levels of government as well as private sector and charitable partners in Canada and France.