Bassem Mansour lives in Hunting Valley, Ohio, and brings a multidisciplinary foundation to private equity leadership. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Dayton before completing an MBA in finance at Case Western Reserve University. He is co-CEO of Resilience Capital Partners, a Cleveland-area private equity firm focused on building value in specialized U.S. business services and manufacturing businesses.
With decades of experience spanning principal investing, leveraged transactions, and Chapter 11 restructurings, Mr. Mansour is known for helping companies navigate complex transitions while positioning them for long-term performance. Prior to leading Resilience, he held roles in investment banking and capital markets, including positions with McDonald Investments and KeyBanc Capital Markets. At Resilience, he helps shape investment strategy and oversees portfolio performance, and he serves in governance roles across multiple portfolio companies.
Beyond the firm, Mr. Mansour is active in civic and philanthropic leadership. He has served as a board member, chair, or lead director with organizations such as Hathaway Brown School, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. He also maintains strong ties to the broader business community through professional associations including the Association for Corporate Growth, Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), and the Turnaround Management Association. A frequent speaker on distressed investing and private equity, he has also contributed articles to Smart Business magazine.
