Driving economic development.
Contributing to communities.
Forging a better future.
That is why we are proud to be the Mansour Group – the Mansour family-owned conglomerate that for more than 70 years has been creating opportunities, delivering economic growth and driving change.
The Mansour Group has over 60,000 employees, a presence in more than 100 countries and total revenues exceeding $7.5 billion.
Founded in 1952, we manage successful businesses across a number of sectors including automotive, banking, consumer goods, education, healthcare, logistics, machinery & equipment, media & advertising, real estate, sport, technology and transport.
We have long-term partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands including General Motors, Peugeot, MG, Caterpillar, and McDonalds, among many others.
In 2023 we were named the leading Arab family business by Forbes magazine.
We are continually seeking new opportunities, partnerships and relationships to drive growth globally, while always keeping in mind the importance of contributing to the communities in which our businesses operate.
The Mansour Group Timeline
2024
Sir Mohamed Mansour knighted
Our Chairman, Sir Mohamed Mansour, receives a knighthood for services to business, charity and political service.
2023
Launch of San Diego FC in USA
Major League Soccer awards its 30th team to the city of San Diego, California. The new club, co-owned by Sir Mohamed Mansour, will begin play in the MLS in 2025.
2023
‘Drive to Succeed’ published in English
Sir Mohamed Mansour’s autobiography is published by Penguin Random House of London. An Arabic edition is scheduled to be published in 2025.
2022
Senior Treasurer of the Conservative Party
Sir Mohamed Mansour is appointed as the senior Treasurer of the UK’s ruling political party, the Conservative Party.
2021
Right to Dream
Man Capital acquires Right to Dream, the global community of football clubs, academies and educational establishments.
2020
Covid-19 support
Mansour Group companies contribute a combined US$11 million to aid the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
2017
1984 Ventures
Man Capital helps to establish 1984 Ventures, a California-based venture capital fund targeting early-stage investments in high-growth technology businesses, and is an anchor investor in the firm’s inaugural fund.
2012
Vanguard Logistics Services
Man Capital acquires Vanguard Logistics Services, the leading neutral freight consolidation service.
2010
Creation of Man Capital
Man Capital LLP, the global investment arm of the Mansour Group, is founded to invest in a number of businesses and ventures around the world.
2006
Launch of Kheir Zaman
The company establishes a discount supermarket chain across Egypt.
2005
Creation of Palm Hills Developments
Palm Hills Developments, which goes on to become one of the leading real estate developers in the Egyptian market, is established.
2003
Creation of Lead Foundation
Sir Mohamed Mansour founds the Lead Foundation, which has provided millions of loans to small businesses and underprivileged women in Egypt.
2002
GM/Mansour Automotive deepen partnership
Deepening an already extensive and long-term partnership, General Motors acquires a stake in Al-Mansour Automotive.
2000
Mantrac Group
Mantrac and Unatrac merge to form Mantrac Group.
1998
Launch of Metro Market
The largest supermarket chain in Egypt is created with over 100 stores, catering to a high-quality shopping experience.
1997
Unatrac
Mansour Group acquires Unatrac, Unilever’s Caterpillar dealership in East and West Africa.
1994
Mansour Group becomes national McDonald’s franchisee
Manfoods is established as the sole franchisee for McDonald’s restaurants in Egypt.
1985
First Locally Assembled GM Vehicle
GM-operated vehicle factory in Egypt, manufacturing the Chevrolet Minibus, is established.
1977
Mantrac Egypt
Mantrac becomes the sole authorised dealer of Caterpillar products in Egypt.
1976
Loutfy Mansour passes away
The business that Loutfy Mansour founded passes to his children – sons Ismail, Youssef, Mohamed, Yasseen and daughter Rawya – following his passing in 1976.
1975
Return to Egypt & GM tie-up
Loutfy Mansour returns to Egypt and founds Al Mansour Automotive Company which became the dealer for GM in Egypt. Today, it is one of the largest GM distributors in the world.
1970
Founding of Cotton Brokerage in Geneva
Loutfy Mansour moves to Geneva, Switzerland to set up a cotton brokerage. The new firm connects cotton traders in Sudan with international buyers.
1964
Nationalisation of cotton industry in Egypt
President Nasser’s nationalisation policy leads to the Mansour family’s business and assets being confiscated.
1952
Founding of Mansour & Sons Company
Loutfy Mansour founded Mansour and Sons Cotton Company in Egypt after which it soon exported to USA, the Soviet Union, China and the UK. It became the second-largest cotton exporter in the world.