MANAGING PARTNER
Saif Mansour is responsible for the origination, structuring, execution and oversight of Breakwater’s portfolio and brings 16 years of experience in private company investing.
Professional Experience. In 2006, Saif identified a significant market opportunity for a relationship-oriented investment firm built on a deep commitment to values-based business principles. To that end, he founded Breakwater and positioned it into a leading, high-growth private investment firm with a meaningful presence in the U.S. lower middle market. Prior to founding Breakwater, he was a Vice President at a Los Angeles-based private family investment firm and served as a Strategy Consultant to the Office of the President at Union Bank of California. Saif began his finance career at The Avram Miller Company. In 2014, Saif was selected as a semifinalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Award(1) in Greater Los Angeles, and in 2011 he was selected a winner of the 40 UNDER 40 M&A Advisor Recognition Award(2). He is actively involved in several charities and is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization. He also advises and serves on the Boards of Directors of a number of Breakwater portfolio companies.
Education. Saif holds a B.A. in International Relations from Brown University, where he was a member of its Division I Varsity Men’s Soccer Team.
(1) The Entrepreneur Of The Year program, founded by Ernst & Young, has recognized the endeavors of exceptional men and women who create the products and services that keep our worldwide economy moving forward. There are programs in 145 cities and more than 60 countries worldwide. There is no fee to nominate a candidate for consideration.
(2) The M&A Advisor, renowned globally for its recognition of leading M&A, financing and turnaround professionals, created this recognition awards program to promote mentorship and professional development amongst the emerging business leaders. Each nominee is required to pay a submission fee to be considered for the award. All professionals under 40 years of age within the United States are eligible.
smansour@breakwatermgmt.com
(424) 777-4010 tel
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