Leadership at TAKRAF Group
TAKRAF Group’s management team brings together decades of global leadership experience in mining, engineering, and technology. Focused on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation, our executives guide the Group’s strategic direction, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner to the global mining industry.
Chief Executive Officer, TAKRAF Group
Thomas Jabs
Appointment:
December 2022
Education:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Dipl.-Ing) from the RWTH Aachen University
Career highlights:
Over 25 years of leadership experience in the mining and plant-engineering sectors, including senior roles at FLSmidth, Sandvik and thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG.
Leadership approach & vision:
Thomas Jabs brings a strategic mindset and deep operational expertise to TAKRAF Group. He emphasizes strong customer-orientation, innovation and sustainable growth. Under his leadership, TAKRAF Group focuses on delivering value through advanced mining solutions and supporting clients in meeting their goals in an ever changing industry landscape.
Chief Financial Officer, TAKRAF Group
Massimo Valsecchi
Appointment:
October 2022
Education:
Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering (Industrial Automation & Software) from the University of Genoa, Italy
Career highlights:
After initial experiences in automation system development and port maintenance, Massimo has gained over 25 years of leadership experience in the global mining and engineering sectors.
He joined the Tenova Group in 1997 and has held several senior positions, including Group Project Control Manager, CFO of the Mining Division, and Managing Director of Tenova Deutschland Holding.
Leadership approach & focus:
Massimo Valsecchi brings a strong financial and operational leadership background to TAKRAF Group, combining deep expertise in automation, project control and mining-industry finance. He is committed to strengthening the Group’s global performance through digitalization and operational excellence. Under his leadership, TAKRAF Group advances its focus on delivering integrated engineering and mining solutions, while staying aligned with evolving commodity markets and sustainability imperatives.