Ankush Arora Named Among Forbes' Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East for 2026

Forbes Middle East has named Ankush Arora, CEO of Mansour Automotive Group, to its annual list of the Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East for 2026. The recognition comes in light of his leadership in driving the group's growth and cementing its position as one of the region's largest automotive companies. His ambitious expansion strategy has significantly boosted the group's presence in both Egyptian and regional markets.

Selection Criteria for the Top 100 CEOs List

The list features the most prominent executives leading the largest and most influential companies across the Middle East. Forbes bases its selection on several criteria, including company size, financial performance, innovation, expansion. The CEO's impact on their sector, alongside the achievements accomplished over the past year. The competition among regional business leaders is fierce.

Arora has held the position of CEO at Mansour Automotive Group since 2021. Since then, he has led a new phase of strategic growth and expansion that's unprecedented in the group's modern history. The numbers confirm that his chosen path was the right one.

Doubling the Brand Portfolio

Between 2025 and 2026, the group managed to double its brand portfolio, a move that enhanced its diversification and competitive standing in the local and regional automotive sector. But the achievements were not limited to horizontal expansion alone. Arora also serves as a board member of both MANTRAC and MANSCO, alongside his executive responsibilities.

Under his leadership, the group announced in November 2025 the groundbreaking of its new eco-friendly plant, "Mac", for manufacturing transportation vehicles in Egypt, with investments totaling $150 million US dollars. The plant aims to produce 50,000 hybrid and electric vehicles annually in its first phase, with plans to double production capacity to 100,000 vehicles per year — in addition to creating up to 10,000 job opportunities — reflecting the group's commitment to supporting local industry.

This recognition marks the culmination of a journey of achievements for Mansour Automotive Group in recent years. The group has continued to strengthen its investments, expand its global partnerships. Support sustainable development plans in the Egyptian market. The future looks even brighter with this ambitious leadership vision.