Ankush Arora Named Among Forbes' Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East 2026
Forbes Middle East has included Ankush Arora, CEO of Mansour Automotive Group, in its annual list of the 100 most powerful CEOs in the region for 2026. The list features top leaders managing the largest and most influential companies across various sectors.
The selection was based on precise criteria including company size, financial performance. Innovation, alongside the CEO's real impact within his industry. The result is international recognition of Arora's vision and ability to lead one of the region's most prominent automotive companies. The journey he has led since taking office in 2021 has been decisive.
Growth Strategy and Portfolio Expansion
Between 2025 and 2026, Arora led a process of doubling the group's brand portfolio, a step that enhanced diversity and increased competitive capacity in the Egyptian automotive sector. He also serves as a board member of both "Mantrac" and "Mansco" alongside his executive responsibilities.
Mansour Automotive Group did not limit itself to commercial expansion. In November 2025, it announced the foundation stone for its new eco-friendly plant "MAC" for manufacturing transportation means in Egypt. The project targets producing 50,000 hybrid and electric vehicles annually in its first phase, with plans to double production capacity to 100,000 vehicles and create up to 10,000 job opportunities.
An Industrial Project Shaping the Future of Sustainable Mobility
Investments in the new plant amount to $150 million, reflecting the group's commitment to supporting local industry and advancing the future of sustainable mobility in the region. The project is reshaping the landscape of eco-friendly vehicles in the Egyptian market.
This honor crowns a journey of continuous achievements; the group kept strengthening its investments and expanding global partnerships while introducing new brands and technologies to the market. The group's pivotal role in supporting industrial and economic development cements Egypt's position as a leading regional hub in the automotive sector, and this selection affirms its growing status both regionally and internationally.
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