Punakha

Namgay Penjore, 41 (Votes Received in 2007: 3,509 votes)
Namgya Penjore is from Goenshari geog and businessman who owns shares in various private companies. He was the twice-member of the erstwhile Royal Advisory Council and former general manager of Bhutan Power Corporation Ltd. Born on May 21, 1966 and brought up in Punakha, Namgye Penjore has a Master of Business (Marketing and Finance), (MP Birla Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore University, India in 2002) and held two general manager posts before he resigned to join politics in 2007 and elected to National Council.

He was General Manager, Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC) in 2006-2007, General Manager, Forestry Development Corporation (FDCL) in 2003-2006, Finance Officer, Penden Cement Authority (PCAL) in 1999-2003 and Officer on special duty, Penden Rock Project, Gelephu (a sister concern of PCAL) in 1997-1999.

He has received the following awards
1. Coronation Gold Medal, December 2008
2. Orange Scarf with folds (Lhengye Title) by His Majesty, the King on having elected as the Chairperson of National Council of Bhutan-11 June 2008
3. Blue Scarf (Thuepoen Title) by His Majesty, the King on having elected as the National Council Member from Punakha Dzongkhag-16 April 2008

Dorji Rinzin
Dorji Rinzin, 48, from Toewang geog has completed Masters in Administration and Management. He has been in education sector for last 22 years.