Robin G. Mahfood is the immediate past President/CEO of Food For The Poor (FFTP), a position he held for nearly 20 years. He currently is a member of the FFTP Board of Directors and its Finance Committee.

One of the original founders of FFTP, Mahfood previously served as Executive Vice President and Secretary of the organization’s Board of Directors. His leadership, strategic planning, and business acumen helped rank the organization among the top run nonprofits in the country. Prior to becoming President of FFTP, 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 a member of the FFTP Board of Directors. His vast experience and expertise in fishing (a true avocation) prompted the promotion of many self-sustaining fishing villages in the Caribbean, including both the development of coastal villages and tilapia farming.

Born in Detroit, Mich., Mahfood graduated from high school at St. George’s College in Kingston, Jamaica, and continued studying at with the Jesuits at Loyola College, in Montreal, Canada. Mahfood is married with two sons and a daughter and four grandchildren and has resided in South Florida since 1977.