Robin G. Mahfood is President and Chief Executive Officer of Food For The Poor. As one of the original founders of Food For The Poor, Mahfood previously served as Executive Vice-President and Secretary of the Board of Directors of the corporation since its inception in 1982. His leadership, strategic planning, and business acumen has helped rank the organization among the most efficiently run non-profits in the country. Prior to assuming the Presidency of Food For The Poor, Mahfood was President and CEO of a family-owned business.
Mahfood has been described as a “spiritual businessman with a true heart for the poor.” With his extensive background in commerce and his in-depth knowledge of the West Indies, Mahfood brings his long-time experience in serving the poor to the forefront as Food For The Poor’s leader. His vast experience and expertise in fishing (a true avocation) has prompted the promotion of many self-sustainable fishing projects in the Caribbean, which include both the development of coastal villages and tilapia farming.
Mahfood was born in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from high school at St. George’s College in Kingston, Jamaica and continued with the Jesuits at Loyola College, Montreal, Canada. Mahfood is married with two sons, a daughter and four grandchildren and has resided in South Florida since 1977.
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