Rexel Canada’s George O’Shea Retires After Incredible 50-Year Career
October 14, 2026
On September 30, 2026, George O’Shea of Rexel Canada gracefully retired from the electrical industry after an incredible 50-year career with Rexel.
George began his career in 1976 in a Counter/Warehouse role with Nedco. He then held a variety of positions with
Westburne from 1979 to 1999 before joining Rexel Atlantic, where he has been a respected and long-serving Branch Manager in Charlottetown.
Known affectionately as “The Mayor of PEI,” George knows everyone, and everyone knows George. He is truly a household name in Prince Edward Island’s electrical industry, recognized for the relationships he has built, his leadership, and his commitment to customers and colleagues alike.
As George O’Shea begins this next chapter, he will have more time to enjoy with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Rexel Canada thanks him for his many years of dedicated service and the lasting impact he has made across the company’s business and industry. Rexel wishes him all the very best in his well-deserved retirement.
