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Jack Mahfar (born 1931) is an Iran businessman and philanthropy, best known for his contributions to the pharmaceutical industry.
Mahfar later proposed establishing a domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing facility to produce essential medicines locally, with the goal of reducing reliance on imports and improving affordability. Although the initiative gained support from foreign partners, it was ultimately abandoned following the Iranian Revolution of 1979.
Throughout his career, Mahfar contributed financially to the construction of schools, retirement homes, and employee housing. These philanthropic efforts were acknowledged by the Iranian Jewish representative in parliament and other government officials.
After relocating to Switzerland, Mahfar remained active in philanthropy. He contributed to the construction of Synagogue in Israel, supported medical centers, and funded educational projects, including the Encyclopædia Iranica.
Following the revolution, his business was Nationalization, prompting his move to Geneva. He launched a new pharmaceutical enterprise there and continued his humanitarian work, including assisting in the release of imprisoned Iranian Jews in Shiraz.
On 27 September 2011, he received the Legion of Honor Award (Legion d’ honneur) from the then President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, in recognition of his quality philanthropic contributions to the Republic of France. On February 2014, Jack Mahfar received the Israeli President’s Award of Distinction, for his contribution to the human community. In addition, he also received various letters of appreciation, insignias, and tablets of honor. He published an autobiography called “From Laborer to Entrepreneur, Memoirs of Jack Mahfar”, which narrates his life from the Jouybareh district of Esfahan to life in Tehran and later, Genève of Switzerland.
He was presented the President's Award of Distinction from Israeli President Shimon Peres on January 30, 2014.
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