Farshad (Fasha) Mahjoor
Farshad (Fasha) Mahjoor is Founder and CEO of Phenomenex, Inc. Founded in 1982, Phenomenex is a world leader in the research, manufacturing and supply of chromatography products for the separation, analysis, and purification of chemicals and biochemicals. Phenomenex has subsidiaries in 13 countries, along with franchises and distribution partners in 62 other countries.
Farshad finds it intensely gratifying that his company plays such a vital role in:
. The discovery of new drugs for saving and improving lives,
. Improving our environment,
. The development of better materials for all types of products,
. Ensuring a safer food supply and so much more,
all of which benefitting most living creatures.
The importance of the connection to community and humanity is perhaps most clearly articulated in his company’s mission statement: “…it is our responsibility and foremost mission to promote the growth, prosperity and well being of those we serve—our customers, our employees, and humanity.” Farshad and the Phenomenex team (worldwide) have been and continue to be passionately involved in a wide array of humanitarian and philanthropic efforts, in addition to supporting many cultural and academic foundations, and have been recognized with many prestigious awards. Diversity is a key element in all of the Phenomenex companies, which further reinforces Farshad’s personal belief of worldwide unity. The staff is comprised of individuals from 48 different countries, with a multitude of cultural and religious backgrounds—all of whom are treated equally, with great respect and without prejudice of any kind.
Fasha is an architect and has also designed the offices of his companies. He is known in the Los Angeles business community for his humanitarian efforts, which are also applied through his companies. Frashad has a master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Southern California and Bachelors in Architecture, from Manchester, England.
