Rekha Panchal
Over the past years, we have presented the Pride of Panchal Samaj award to an individual with great talent and has made many achievements in our community. This year, it is with great honour to present
the “Pride of Panchal Samaj” to Rekha Panchal.
Rekha is a very talented lady, always ready to learn, and with goals to reach the highest level. Born in Kampala Uganda, Rekha came to Canada in 1972. She studied at the University of Toronto getting a B.Sc. degree in Biology and Chemistry. She subsequently joined Kelloggs in the Research Department as a Laboratory Technician.
After she married Kiran in the UK, Rekha joined the Coulter Company and subsequently joined them in Toronto.
After a few years, Rekha then joined Novopharm. Later, she held a Senior Position at Apotex Inc.
After retiring in 2020, Rekha developed several interests and hobbies. One of which included setting up a cooking class at her home as well as doing charity work for the Samaj. Rekha joined the Panchal Samaj in 1989 as a Program Director, and is currently the longest serving President of Panchal Samaj. Rekha is the backbone of the Samaj, and is always looking for ways to grow the Samaj involving the Youth.
A proud mother of 2 sons, Sanjay and Shamir. She currently resides in Thornhill, Ontario.
We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
Manubhai Panchal
(Board of Trustees)
On behalf of Board of Directors and Board of Trustees of PSO