Personal Overview
Yassin Mansour is one of the most prominent businessmen in Egypt and the Middle East. He was born on January 1, 1961, in Alexandria, Egypt, into the renowned Mansour family, which includes his siblings Mohamed, Youssef, Ismail, and Rawya Mansour. Growing up in a family environment that encouraged innovation and hard work, his professional vision was greatly influenced. He completed his higher education in the United States, earning a bachelor's degree in financial sciences from George Washington University. He splits his time between Egypt and the UK, is married, and has four children.
Career Journey
Yassin Mansour began his professional career in 1986 when he joined the Mansour Group, founded by his father, Lotfy Mansour, in 1952. He led the companies under the group to achieve notable successes in various economic sectors, making him a symbol of leadership and effective business management.
Mansour Group
The Mansour Group is one of the largest economic entities in Egypt, holding exclusive distribution rights for several global brands, including:
General Motors (buses)
Caterpillar (industrial equipment)
McDonald's (ready-to-eat food sector in Egypt)
Joulouaz (cigarettes)
Kraft Foods
Michelin (tires)
Current Positions
Yassin Mansour holds several prominent positions that highlight the diversity of his leadership expertise:
Chairman of Palm Hills Development, one of the largest real estate development companies in Egypt.
CEO of Mansour & Maghrabi Investment and Development Company.
Board member of:
Crédit Agricole Egypt Bank
Mantrac Egypt Group
Accor Hotels Group
Man Capital Company
Member of:
National Cancer Institute
Takatof Association
Al-Mustaqbal Association
Founding member of the LEED Foundation in cooperation with the World Bank to support small businesses.
Judge on the Shark Tank program, which aims to support entrepreneurs and startups.
Wealth
Yassin Mansour's personal wealth is estimated at $1.3 billion USD (2017), part of the total family fortune of $5.3 billion. The wealth distribution among his siblings is as follows:
Mohamed Mansour : $2.5 billion
Youssef Mansour: $1.5 billion
Yassin Mansour: $1.3 billion
Impact and Family Legacy
His experience with the nationalization of his father's company at a young age had a deep impact on his vision, teaching him the importance of perseverance and innovation. The Mansour Group remains one of the largest contributors to the Egyptian economy, employing over 60,000 people and driving economic development.
Notable Achievements
Expanding the scope of the Mansour Group to include multiple sectors.
Launching distinguished real estate projects through Palm Hills.
Supporting innovation and entrepreneurs through his participation in the Shark Tank program.
Conclusion
Yassin Mansour represents an inspiring model in the business world, blending strategic planning with exceptional leadership. Through real estate development and supporting innovation, he continues to make significant contributions that serve as a source of inspiration for future generations.
