Pankaj Shah joins us as Treasurer to the Trustees. With a wealth of experience across a broad range of financial disciplines, he is well positioned to help us meet one of our key goals aligned with our new organisational strategy – to achieve a sustainable business model through current areas of work, whilst maintaining the high quality we are known for.
What experience do you bring to the Advocacy Project?
I am a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 45 years’ experience across a broad range of financial disciplines, including accounting, auditing, taxation, and business advisory and management. Over the years, I had built and led a highly successful accounting practice, gaining expertise with a strong track record in supporting clients and growing businesses as a Trusted Advisor.
I have been a Treasurer and Trustee of Sufra NW London for 2 years 6 months and of Sense International for 11 years. In addition, whilst in practice, I was the lead partner for audits of charity clients (including my own community charity, Oshwal Association of the UK). All this has helped me gain a deeper understanding of the issues that charities face.
What are you most looking forward to about joining the Board?
I am most looking forward to the opportunity to give back to the community through meaningful charitable work. Philanthropy has always been close to my heart and, having retired from full time practice I have more free time now, which I am keen to use purposefully. I am excited to be part of a small local charity and use my skills gained over the years to make a real difference.
What do you do in your spare time?
Having recently entered semi-retirement, I can now enjoy some well-earned free time. I am looking forward to becoming more actively involved with a variety of charitable organizations, as well as dedicating more time to family, friends, and travel. I am also now a proud grandfather, and I am especially excited to spend quality time with my granddaughter who recently moved to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I also plan to travel as much as possible with friends whilst I can, and if time permits, I plan to take up golf.