Executive Profile

Ir. Thasrin Belenehu, S.ST., IPM., ASEAN Eng

CEO of Thaka Group

Building a Visionary, Integrated, and Sustainable Business Ecosystem in Indonesia

In the middle of the ever-evolving dynamics of the business world, leaders with long-term vision, adaptability, and the courage to build cross-sector partnerships are becoming increasingly important. One figure who embodies these qualities is Ir. Thasrin Belenehu, S.ST., IPM., ASEAN Eng., an Indonesian entrepreneur, professional engineer, and business leader who has made significant contributions to the development of integrated businesses in the real estate, construction, mining, hospitality, investment, and food and beverage industries.

Founder & CEO PT Thaka Buana Group

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PT Thaka Buana Group, Ir. Thasrin Belenehu leads the development of a continuously growing business ecosystem and drives strategic diversification. Under his leadership, PT Thaka Buana Group is guided not only to be a growth-oriented company but also to build a business foundation that is adaptive, professional, and sustainable—one capable of creating long-term value for investors, partners, stakeholders, and the community.

Integrating Technical Expertise and Business Strategy

With a background in civil engineering and experience in project management, Ir. Thasrin Belenehu has developed a leadership approach that integrates technical expertise with business strategy. This experience serves as a crucial foundation for understanding the entire project development process—from planning, resource management, and execution to quality control and the creation of economic value.

For him, the success of a business is determined not only by its ability to generate profits, but also by the quality of its governance, the strength of its partnerships, the professionalism of its human resources, and the company’s ability to adapt to change.

His leadership approach emphasizes the principles of professionalism, innovation, integrity, good corporate governance, and the development of long-term partnerships based on trust.

Building an Integrated Business Diversification Strategy

Under his leadership, PT Thaka Buana Group has developed a business portfolio spanning various strategic sectors, including real estate development, construction services, project consulting, villa management and hospitality, mineral mining, investments, and the food and beverage industry.

This diversification is not merely a business expansion but part of a strategy to build an integrated business ecosystem that is resilient to economic changes. By leveraging his technical expertise, business network, and ability to identify strategic opportunities, Ir. Thasrin Belenehu continues to drive business development with long-term growth prospects.

This vision aligns with his commitment to building an Indonesian company capable of competing at both the national and international levels.

Professional Recognition at the National and ASEAN Levels

As a holder of the titles of Associate Professional Engineer (IPM) and ASEAN Engineer (ASEAN Eng.), Ir. Thasrin Belenehu has professional recognition in the field of engineering that reflects his competence and commitment to both national and regional professional standards.

This engineering background has helped shape his leadership style, which is oriented toward a systematic approach, precise planning, risk management, quality, safety, and sustainability.

In every project development and business activity, these principles are an integral part of the effort to build a business that not only grows commercially but also has a strong professional foundation.

Vision Building a Business with a Lasting Impact

For Ir. Thasrin Belenehu, business growth must be built on a strong foundation. A company’s success is not measured solely by the scale of its assets or the economic value it generates, but also by its ability to create benefits for stakeholders and society.

Therefore, his leadership strategy is focused on developing productive assets, long-term investments, business transformation, strengthening partnerships, and implementing the principles of good corporate governance.

With cross-sector experience and an integrated perspective spanning engineering, management, investment, and entrepreneurship, Ir. Thasrin Belenehu continues to drive PT Thaka Buana Group to become a key player in Indonesia’s business landscape—one capable of sustainable growth and regional competitiveness.

This journey reflects a grand vision: to build an Indonesian company that is professional, innovative, adaptive, trustworthy, and capable of making a tangible contribution to economic development.

Guided by the spirit of “Building Trust, Creating Sustainable Impact,” Ir. Thasrin Belenehu continues to lead as a leader committed to building trust, fostering growth, and creating sustainable impact through visionary and responsible business practices.

Receiving Various Awards for Leadership and Business Development

Ir. Thasrin Belenehu’s commitment to building a cross-sector business and fostering visionary leadership has earned him recognition from various media outlets and award organizations.

In 2026, he received an award from Award Magazine in the “Best of the Best Group Company Award 2026” category. This award reflects recognition of the achievements and growth of PT Thaka Buana Group as a business group with a broad and integrated vision for business development.

Additionally, through Achievement Magz, Ir. Thasrin Belenehu received two prestigious awards: the “Visionary Entrepreneur Leadership Award” and the “Excellence in Multi-Sector Business Development Award.”

These two awards represent two key aspects of his leadership journey: the ability to build a future-oriented entrepreneurial vision and success in developing businesses across various strategic sectors.

Further recognition came from Award Magazine through an award in the “Visionary Leader” category, affirming Ir. Thasrin Belenehu’s role as a leader with vision, a long-term perspective, and the ability to guide the organization in navigating business changes and opportunities.

At the Asian level, he also received an award from ASIA Award Media in the “Asia’s Leading Trusted Business Group Award 2026” category. This award serves as recognition of his efforts to build trust, credibility,

Meanwhile, at the 2026 ICONIC CEO Awards in Malaysia, Ir. Thasrin Belenehu received an award in the category “Southeast Asia Iconic CEO in Strategic Business Leadership, Multi-Sector Growth & National Development Contribution Award.”

This award recognizes his strategic leadership, cross-sector business growth, and contributions to driving economic development and national progress.

This series of awards reinforces Ir. Thasrin Belenehu’s position as a business leader who focuses not only on corporate expansion but also on organizational development, the growth of the business ecosystem, and creating a broader impact.