Leadership at TAKRAF Group
TAKRAF Group’s management team has decades of experience in global leadership, mining, engineering, and technology. Our executives are focused on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation. They guide the Group’s strategic direction, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner to the global mining industry.
Chief Executive Officer
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
Massimo Valsecchi
Appointment:
October 2022
Education:
Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering (Industrial Automation & Software) from the University of Genoa, Italy
Career highlights:
Over 25 years of leadership experience in the global mining and engineering sectors, with initial experience in automation system development and port maintenance. Joined the Tenova Group in 1997 and gained over two decades of leadership experience, including senior roles such as Group Project Control Manager, Mining Division CFO, 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.