We are pleased to announce the appointment of Hari Krishnan as Chief Financial Officer of TAKRAF USA Inc. and TAKRAF Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. Hari will report directly to TAKRAF Group CFO Massimo Valsecchi in this role.
Hari Krishnan will oversee the financial operations of both entities and will act as a strategic finance business partner to the Managing Director of TAKRAF USA and Mexico, Dr. Christoph Seifert. He will also serve as a member of the Board of Directors of both companies, alongside the Managing Director and TAKRAF Group representatives.
As a chartered accountant and Bachelor of Commerce, Hari brings extensive international experience in finance and controlling to his new role. Since joining TAKRAF Group in India in 2017 as Assistant General Manager for finance and controlling, he has played a key role in strengthening local financial processes and structures.
In 2024, he transitioned to TAKRAF Germany, where he served as Lead Controlling Implementation, where he was instrumental in driving the global rollout of the Group’s new controlling model. Through his strong technical expertise and cross-cultural experience, he has made a significant contribution to advancing and harmonizing controlling standards across TAKRAF Group.
“I am honored to take on the role of CFO at TAKRAF USA and TAKRAF Mexico after gaining diverse experience in Germany and India, which has shaped my perspective on global finance and operations. I look forward to working with our team to support sustainable growth, strengthen financial discipline and support our organization's strategic growth.”
Massimo Valsecchi, CFO of TAKRAF Group, says:
“ Hari has consistently demonstrated strong financial leadership, deep technical expertise and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach. His international experience and in-depth understanding of our business make him ideally suited to support the continued growth of our operations in North America.”
With his appointment, TAKRAF Group further strengthens its leadership team in the Americas, underlining its commitment to sustainable growth and operational excellence in the region.
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