Liran Assness
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
CEO
Johannesburg, ZA
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Liran Assness is a South African entrepreneur and business leader, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of The Sekta Group, a specialised industrial services company operating across the energy, petrochemical, oil & gas, and mining sectors throughout Southern Africa.
Liran began his professional career as a commodities trader, an industry in which he remains actively involved. Drawing on his commercial acumen and operational expertise, he led the strategic acquisition and integration of multiple industrial businesses, forming what is today The Sekta Group - a diversified platform delivering specialised engineering and industrial solutions to critical infrastructure sectors.
In addition to his role at Sekta, Liran is a co-founder of Tabono, an investment firm focused on building and supporting profitable businesses in targeted sectors including specialised engineering, construction, resources, industrial services, and logistics. Through Tabono, he partners with management teams to scale high-potential enterprises and create long-term value.
A driven entrepreneur and natural leader, Liran believes in “high performance as a life effort” - leading from the front and setting a standard of excellence that inspires those around him to achieve their best.
In recognition of his entrepreneurial achievements, Liran was awarded the Kirsh Family Entrepreneur Award in 2020, selected from a distinguished group of finalists for his role in developing and growing The Sekta Group.
Liran holds a degree in Accountancy from the University of Johannesburg and began his career as a Chartered Accountant, a foundation that continues to inform his disciplined and strategic approach to business leadership.
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Background
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2019 — Present
CEO
The Sekta Group
The Sekta Group is a South African firm that provides support services to the industrial sector, including oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, petrochemical, marine, mining and construction companies.
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2014 — Present
Owner
Redec Services (Pty) Ltd
Redec Group is an affiliate of Sekta Group. It is a leading supplier of commercial and industrial painting services.
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2018 — Present
Co-Founder
Tabono
Tabono is an equity partner that offers capital, leadership and expert knowledge to businesses with exceptional growth potential. It invests in specialised industries such as logistics, industrial products and services, mining and commodity trading.
In The News
Newsfeed
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17 April 2023 · Engineering News
TMS Group, Redec merge to create strengthened industrial solutions provider
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16 January 2023
Partnership set to improve environmentally friendly battery recycling in SA
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13 December 2022
ACE Green Recycling and Tabono to Form Battery Recycling Joint Venture
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25 October 2022
Holding company acquires group focused on the mining and other sectors
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24 October 2022
Tabono acquires stake in mining risk management, emergency response company
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24 October 2022
Tabono acquires stake in mining risk management, emergency response company
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Formative Years
Education
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University of Johannesburg
CA (SA), Accounting
1999 — 2002
Areas Of Focus