Ilona Kish
Ilona Kish joined Culture Action Europe (then EFAH) as Secretary-General in April 2003. Born and educated in London, but of Hungarian and New Zealand parentage, Ilona Kish trained in Literature and modern languages, then undertaking an internship in the European Commission culture directorate before developing her management skills as an international project manager at Procter and Gamble, the global consumer products manufacturer. Bringing an understanding of corporate management and processes into the NGO and cultural political environment is a rewarding challenge. Culture Action Europe continues to develop as the need for effective representation of the values and concerns of the cultural community grows in importance.
