As Vice-President of Operations and Member Engagement, Nicolas Hilario oversees day-to-day activities, projects and events, communications, membership management, policy development, and marketing.

Since joining the CHA in 2015, Mr. Hilario has played an integral role in the growth of the association’s membership and expanding the association’s visibility both in Canada and overseas. This includes managing partnerships with government and industry, organizing 50+ trade missions to key global markets; and securing more than $3 million in funding to support market research, awareness and education, business development, and the hydrogen sector’s participation in major industry events worldwide.

Mr. Hilario previously held marketing and communications positions in the civil construction, software, and professional sports industries.