Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed deep sadness at the passing of one of Jamaica’s leading and most notable businessmen, Joseph Mahfood, a founding member of the Wisynco Group.
“Joe was no doubt a standout Jamaican who has made a sterling contribution to our country both as a businessman and a philanthropist,” Holness was quoted in a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister early Friday morning.
Mahfood, who had been battling brain cancer, died at his home in St Andrew around 3 a.m. Thursday morning. He was 78.
William Mahfood, chairman of the Wisynco Group, said his father was an amazing person to work with.
The OPM described the businessman as the embodiment of Wisynco’s mission, “To improve the lives of our people”, and noted that his work helped shape not only the company but also the lives of countless employees.
Holness said that, with Mahfood’s guidance and first-class business acumen, Wisynco grew to become a formidable entity.
“Joe was an exceptional businessman but, more importantly, he believed in people and in his country,” Holness said.
Also under his guidance, Holness said, Food for the Poor underwent expansion and increased its capacity to render help to Jamaica’s most vulnerable.
“Joe was a truly great Jamaican, his rich legacy will live on. On behalf of the Government of Jamaica, I extend sincere condolences to his immediate family, close friends, and the entire Wisynco Group as they mourn the passing of one of Jamaica’s most dedicated sons. May he rest in peace, and light perpetually shine on him.”
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