Real estate investment executive Faris Mansour has joined Westcore, a leading fully integrated, industrial-focused private equity firm. Westcore created Faris’ position of managing director, head of portfolio management as it anticipates continued platform growth.

Faris will lead Westcore’s efforts to create and launch scaled investment vehicles on behalf of Westcore’s investment partners as the firm seeks to expand its industrial portfolio.

“Faris has excelled in leading teams to implement innovative investment strategies and structures,” said Westcore President Andy Burke. “His skillset and diverse experience in capital markets will help us drive value for our firm and investment partners.”

Over his career, Mansour has participated in nearly $17 billion in real estate and infrastructure transactions. Most recently, he served as managing director, head of business development, covering the Americas, Europe and the Middle East for PGIM Real Estate, where he managed capital raising teams across three continents.

Prior to his role at PGIM, he led investment, product development, marketing activities and other crucial functions for several firms focused on commercial real estate investment nationally and globally, including Mubadala Pramerica Real Estate Investors and Macquarie Capital Advisors. He has extensive experience in sourcing, structuring and executing asset acquisitions, funds, joint ventures and private equity style transactions across several billion dollars of gross investments.

“Westcore has earned a reputation over the last 25 years as a thoughtful, skilled and well-respected industrial real estate investment firm,” said Faris Mansour. “I am honored to join this successful and entrepreneurial platform and help in its future growth.”