Smith & Burgess Promotes Aniekan Attang to General Manager
Executive promotion strengthens firm’s leadership for future growth and success
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#LeadershipPromotion–Smith & Burgess, a leading Process Safety Management (PSM) engineering consulting firm specializing in relief and flare system solutions, announces the promotion of Aniekan Attang to General Manager. Mr. Attang previously served as Engineering Manager and brings over 13 years of expertise in process safety, project execution, and team leadership to his new role.
As General Manager, Mr. Attang will be responsible for driving both top-line growth and bottom-line performance while aligning Smith & Burgess’ services with evolving client needs. He will lead the firm’s growth strategy through strategic client acquisition, market expansion, diversification of services, and long-term partnerships. In addition, he will oversee project delivery, operational efficiency, and profitability to ensure operational excellence while consistently delivering exceptional value to clients.
“Aniekan has played an instrumental role in elevating our technical excellence and strengthening client partnerships,” said Dustin Smith, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant. “We are confident in his ability to manage the firm’s day-to-day operations and sustain continued growth, ensuring Smith & Burgess remains the trusted partner for process safety solutions.”
“This promotion recognizes Aniekan’s contributions and reflects our confidence in his leadership,” added John Burgess, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant. “He will play a key role in advancing our vision and driving the firm forward.”
Throughout his career at Smith & Burgess, Mr. Attang has progressed through engineering and management roles, consistently delivering results that exceed client expectations. His experience spans relief system design, PSM compliance, quantitative risk analysis, and cross-functional project execution, positioning him to lead the company’s continued expansion in the energy, petrochemical, refining, chemical, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical markets.
Mr. Attang holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in chemical engineering and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
This promotion comes at a pivotal time for Smith & Burgess as the company sharpens its focus on business development priorities, team alignment with market opportunities, and the evolution of service offerings to meet the complex needs of global clients.
About Smith & Burgess
Smith & Burgess is a global leader in integrated process safety management solutions for the petrochemical, chemical, LNG, and pharmaceutical industries. Leveraging advanced engineering expertise, proprietary technologies, and proven methodologies, Smith & Burgess helps clients go beyond regulatory compliance. Our client-centric approach and commitment to technical excellence protect people, the environment, and facilities worldwide.
For more information on Smith & Burgess and our range of PSM solutions, please visit smithburgess.com and follow us on LinkedIn for industry insights and updates.
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