The new governance will support the Group’s next phase of growth in its TIC division
18 September 2026 – Protos Check, the Protos Group company specializing in Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services, announces the appointment of its new Board of Directors, with Antonio Mansi taking on the role of Chairman and Francesco Lucci that of Chief Executive Officer.
Left: Antonio Mansi, Chairman of Protos Check – right: Francesco Lucci, Chief Executive Officer of Protos Check.
The new governance is part of the Protos Group’s growth and strengthening path, with the aim of consolidating its position as a leading operator in TIC services. In particular, the appointments accompany a new phase of development for Protos Check, the Group’s division dedicated to verification, inspection, certification and technical control activities, further strengthened during 2026 with the acquisition of Inarcheck.
Antonio Mansi, a chartered accountant and statutory auditor, previously Partner & Managing Director of Protos Check, has extensive experience in governance, risk management and compliance. Throughout his career he has held senior roles at KPMG, serving as partner from 2000 to 2025, contributing to the development of the Governance, Risk Management & Compliance practice and serving as Chief Executive Officer of KPMG Advisory.
Francesco Lucci, previously Chief Operating Officer of Protos Check, is a civil engineer with significant experience in the TIC sector and the infrastructure industry, both in Italy and abroad. Before joining the Protos Group, he held positions of increasing responsibility at Spea Engineering, Thales Italia and the Bureau Veritas Group, where he served as Operation & Development Director of the Building & Infrastructure Business Unit at BV Nexta and as a member of its Board of Directors. At Protos Check, he contributed to defining the company’s new organization and operational strategy.
Francesco Medri, CEO of Protos Group, stated: “The appointments of Antonio Mansi and Francesco Lucci represent a further step in strengthening Protos Check and come at a time of significant growth for our TIC division, while ensuring compliance with the independence and impartiality requirements applicable to independent third-party activities carried out under accreditation. Antonio and Francesco bring highly complementary skills and experience, which they have already developed within the Group. Their appointments also demonstrate Protos’ commitment to recognising and developing internal talent, providing career growth and greater responsibility to the professionals who contribute to the Group’s development. Their contribution will be instrumental in supporting the company’s growth and further consolidating our market position.”
Antonio Mansi, Chairman of Protos Check, commented: “At a particularly important stage in Protos Check’s development, I take on this role with a strong sense of responsibility. The company has distinctive expertise, highly qualified professionals and a solid market position. Our goal will be to support its growth by further strengthening its governance while upholding the values of independence, technical rigour and quality that are fundamental to our identity.”
Francesco Lucci, CEO of Protos Check, stated: “I take on this role with enthusiasm and determination. The new governance structure aims to ensure continuity in the path set by Protos Check while equipping the company with an organisational structure capable of making the most of growth opportunities and accelerating its development. We want to build an increasingly integrated and efficient organisation that is closer to our clients’ needs, while continuing to invest in our people and expertise.”
**
About Protos
Protos is an Italian group active in Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) activities and Advisory & Consulting Engineering services, with offices in Rome, Milan, Genoa and Florence. With forty years of history, the Group supports public and private clients in Italy and abroad across various markets, including Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy & Power and Financial Institutions.
Protos operates through two distinct and complementary divisions: Protos Check, focused on TIC services in both accredited and non-accredited areas, supporting public and private contracting authorities, investors and industry professionals; and Protos Consulting, dedicated to Advisory & Consulting Engineering services, including technical and economic due diligence, engineering services, insurance risk consulting, ESG and environmental consulting, expert witness activities, litigation support, as well as high-value technological activities such as data remediation, enrichment and maintenance of large databases in support of financial institutions, investors, asset management companies, industrial operators, public and private clients and insurance companies.
Since 2025 Protos has been backed by H.I.G. Capital, an international investment fund that has launched a growth project aimed at strengthening its positioning as a leading operator in TIC and technical consulting services. For more information, please visit protos-spa.it.
