Mississauga, CA, April 17, 2022:
Panorama India Board conducted their annual AGM, and announced that Mrs. Vaidehi Raut Bhagat was voted in as the incoming Chairperson for Panorama India for the 2022/2023 year. Vaidehi is the Founder & CEO of Global Sea Services Ltd – specializing in Marine Services to Merchant Ships, Offshore & Oil rig industry. Vaidehi carries a professional hospitality experience of more than 25 years. Vaidehi has been on the board as a director appointed in 2019 then executive director and then to her most recent position as vice chairperson.
Ms. Sumeeta Kohli, who is the outgoing chairperson, will continue in an executive advisor role as past chairperson to help support the transition and ensure the organization has a smooth way forward. Sumeeta Kohli has served on the board since 2016, initially as a director and then as Vice- Chairperson. Appointed in 2019 as Chairperson, Sumeeta, with the support of a passionate board, has transformed Panorama India in her time from an event driven organization to now also a digital brand that can engage, educate, and celebrate the culture of India both in person and online. Panorama India during the pandemic has successfully delivered multiple digital celebrations that were 9 to 17 hours long reflecting programming created by the community.
The events were live streamed on at times 37+ TV and Media partners across Canada, US, and India. With an attempt to ensure events return safely in 2021, Panorama India held the historical India Day Drive Thru Parade celebration. The organization has evolved and can now proudly return to both in-person and digital events.
“I am proud to have served alongside a passionate board and volunteers who all had one vision, how to give back to the community they love and create opportunities for engagement and celebration of our culture and our heritage. I look forward to supporting the Vaidehi Bhagat as the new chairperson and the incoming board as they take this organization further in its evolution as the umbrella organization bringing together our community. I have truly enjoyed my time with Panorama India, but it was time to move forward due to upcoming commitments and projects” stated Sumeeta Kohli, past chairperson, Panorama India.
“I thank Sumeeta for all the hard work and passion she has put into the organization as the chairperson since 2019. She took over in a time which was difficult for all however, despite the pandemic she ensured the board and the organization continued to celebrate our 2 pinnacle events and in addition created new programming that serviced seniors, children, and the entire family. She is truly a passionate and dedicated community leader! I look forward to working with her and appreciate her support as our executive advisor as we plan the 2022 upcoming year.” said Vaidehi Bhagat, new incoming chairperson.
For more info, visit: www.panoramaindia.org or E-mail: at info@panoramaindia.org.
