Family and Faith Magazine Christmas Edition Issue 11 | Page 13
William
Mahfood
BUSINESS TITAN AND MAN OF FAITH
W
ith a smile as disarming as his warm personality, William Mahfood, Chairman of the Wisynco Group and former
President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica, has earned the trust and respect of many Jamaicans,
especially with his stable compassionate leadership of the Wisynco Group after the devastating fire earlier this year.
For our Christmas edition, Family and Faith Magazine is very pleased to provide a glimse into his heart,
mind and life as a business titan and a man of faith.
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Be true to yourself, never cut
corners on the values...
Family and Faith Magazine: What do you love most about the
Christmas holidays?
William Mahfood: It is a time to celebrate the fact that Jesus came
and was born to save us from eternal sin. It is also a special time for
family to get together and celebrate and give thanks.
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Family and Faith Magazine: Tell us about your most heartwarming
Christmas memory.
William Mahfood: I think one of the most memorable Christmases
was when my entire family went and stayed in Port Antonio. My three
sisters were there with their families and having all of them and my
parents and children together was very special.
Family and Faith Magazine: How does your Christian faith impact
your life as a businessman and as a leader?
William Mahfood: It is a major part of the value structure that I have
maintained in my everyday life, especially in my business dealings.
I expressly focus on the values of humility, as a priest once said that
“true humility can only be obtained when we see better in everyone
than ourselves.”
Family and Faith Magazine: What is your wish for Jamaica in 2017?
William Mahfood: I wish that there will be justice for our people, that
our leaders put the people of Jamaica in front of their own personal
needs and desires, and improve the quality of our education/health
and security systems for a better country.
Family and Faith Magazine: What advice would you offer young
entrepreneurs who have a big dream for business in 2017?
William Mahfood: Be true to yourself, never cut corners on the
values that are important to sustaining any business, focus on the
development of your people and relationships with your customers.
SAH