Forbes Middle East Names Ankur Arora Among Top 100 CEOs for 2026
A significant recognition. Forbes Middle East has selected Ankur Arora, CEO of Mansour Automotive Group, for its annual list of the Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East for 2026, honoring his leadership of the group's growth and expansion strategies over recent years. The list features leading executives managing some of the region's most influential companies.
Growing Presence in Egypt and the Region
The selection highlights the group's rising profile on both Egyptian and regional levels. Mansour Automotive has notably expanded its portfolio of brands while increasing investments in local manufacturing and new mobility technologies, positioning itself as a key player in the regional automotive landscape. Forbes Middle East bases its ranking on clear criteria: company size, financial performance, innovation, expansion plans. The CEO's impact within the industry.
Arora has held his current position since 2021, leading an unprecedented phase of growth. Between 2025 and 2026, the group successfully doubled the number of brands in its portfolio, strengthening its presence across multiple automotive market segments. Beyond his executive duties, Arora serves on the boards of Mantrac and Mansco, extending his influence into related industrial and transportation sectors.
Massive Investment in Local Manufacturing
The numbers speak for themselves. In November 2025, the group announced the foundation stone ceremony for the Mack Transport Manufacturing plant in Egypt, with investments reaching $150 million. The new facility targets annual production of 50,000 hybrid and electric vehicles in its first phase, with an ambitious plan to double capacity to 100,000 vehicles. The massive project is expected to create up to 10,000 jobs, reflecting the group's strategic focus on supporting local manufacturing and sustainable mobility technologies.
International partnerships continue to expand as well. Over recent years, the group has increased investments and diversified partnerships with global car manufacturers, introducing new brands, models. Technologies to the Egyptian market. This expansion positions Arora as an influential leader in the regional automotive sector, making his inclusion in the prestigious list a natural step in a career marked by significant achievements.
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