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Drive to Succeed
Mohamed Mansour has spent his life fighting adversity. Born in Egypt in the post-war period, his childhood was halted abruptly when, aged ten, he almost lost a leg in a devastating car accident. At 18, he had to support himself through college in the US when his family's assets were seized by the Egyptian government. Aged 20, he fought cancer. Then, at 25, he returned to Egypt to help revive the fortunes of his family's once thriving business group as it steadily diversified into sectors from automobiles to construction equipment, fast food to venture capital.Almost five decades on, he and his family stand at the helm of some of the largest companies in North Africa and the Middle East. They have partnered with global brands from General Motors and Caterpillar to McDonald's and invested early in Silicon Valley successes such as Facebook, Uber and Airbnb. He also served as Egypt's Transport Minister from 2005 to 2009.Filled with hard-won wisdoms, Mohamed Mansour's inspirational story demonstrates the importance of learning from experience and never giving up in the drive to succeed.
272 pages, Hardcover
Published December 7, 2023
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January 23, 2024
Wow!
What a journey and what a tremendous show of resilience and determination to succeed, and, indeed the title eloquently says it all!
I happen to be a Victoria College, Alexandria (VCA) classmate of Mohamed but, alas, I did not have the good fortune of staying in close touch with him over the years. Nevertheless, I was acquainted with some of his accomplishments but the book has shed light on many wonderful aspects of his and his family’s journey and achievements that I was previously unaware of.
Thanks Mohamed for sharing your inspiring bio. It is extremely well narrated and easy to read. Needless to say it is a must read for anyone starting a career in any or all the diverse businesses that you and your family were and still are involved in.
As a matter of fact, the book is worthy of several business school case studies about how to grow a multifaceted business and what it takes to Succeed.
Keep Driving Mo!
What a journey and what a tremendous show of resilience and determination to succeed, and, indeed the title eloquently says it all!
I happen to be a Victoria College, Alexandria (VCA) classmate of Mohamed but, alas, I did not have the good fortune of staying in close touch with him over the years. Nevertheless, I was acquainted with some of his accomplishments but the book has shed light on many wonderful aspects of his and his family’s journey and achievements that I was previously unaware of.
Thanks Mohamed for sharing your inspiring bio. It is extremely well narrated and easy to read. Needless to say it is a must read for anyone starting a career in any or all the diverse businesses that you and your family were and still are involved in.
As a matter of fact, the book is worthy of several business school case studies about how to grow a multifaceted business and what it takes to Succeed.
Keep Driving Mo!
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