The newly-formed Asset Management division of SMEC South Africa will be headed up by General Manager Tom Bürge, who was appointed on 11 January 2016.

Bürge’s experience covers a range of industries and geographies. He has worked in South Africa, Botswana, Malaysia, Sudan, Lesotho, Switzerland and Brazil.

This broad exposure within his field has helped to form a global view on Asset Management in developing economies.

Bürge has been an Associate Member of the  South African Institution of Industrial Engineers (SAIIE) since 2007.

He has spoken on subjects ranging from information systems to asset registers, asset management and strategy at various industry and academic events, including SAPICS, IERM, SAAMA and SAIIE.

Bürge was a representative in the Development Bank’s infrastructure dialogues, established to discuss infrastructure management shortfalls within the South African context.

“At SMEC South Africa I have access to many of the world’s best and most innovative engineers, and I intend to capitalise on this impressive intellectual capital. This is a real market differentiator for us, especially compared to the other asset management service providers in Africa. It positions SMEC South Africa to make a significant difference to the bottom line of our clients,” affirms Bürge.