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Zawya
08-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Royal HaskoningDHV's South Africa arm rebrands as Atana
The South African arm of Netherlands-based engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV has rebranded as Atana. The rebrand is the result of a group of, mostly, South African engineering professionals who bought a controlling margin of the consultancy in SA. The group – management and employees of the company – now owns 74% of what was Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa, with the Dutch business retaining 26% ownership. The South African operation of Haskoning became an independent company, owned by employees and local management on 29 February 2024. 'This means that Atana is an independent, majority African-owned firm whose autonomy is a significant competitive advantage across the African continent, allowing it to be more responsive to local market demands,' says Atana CEO Anke Mastenbroek. Atana is a level one broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) company. 'Our rebrand as Atana highlights our strong focus on the pan-African market while building on 103 years of experience,' says Mastenbroek. The South African company remains Haskoning's (formerly Royal HaskoningDHV) strategic partner in Africa and some of its practice areas will continue to deliver on global projects, specifically Atana's data centre, light industry, climate resilience and aviation divisions. 'Atana is filled with talented people committed to doing challenging work that makes a difference to South Africa, Africa and the globe. We want a world that is better, fairer and greener, so that everyone enjoys a more resilient society,' she says. The company that later became Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa was founded in Johannesburg in 1922 as Stewart Scott International. It gained significant international expertise when DHV Group acquired a majority shareholding in 2006. In 2012, DHV and Royal Haskoning merged and became Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa. 'Now, as Atana, we are enthusiastically returning to our African roots,' says Mastenbroek. The name Atana is inspired by the Shona word zvakabatana, which means 'closely connected' . Atana's level 1 B-BBEE status demonstrates its commitment to fostering transformation throughout its operations, says Mastenbroek. 'Transformation at Atana is not a symbol; it's a shift that's meaningful, measurable and mission-led. Atana is built on empowerment, inclusion and impactful participation in South Africa's and Africa's economic future.'
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Atana Wins Two Gold at the 5th Annual 2025 Globee® Awards for Disruptors
Workplace Culture and Training Leader Recognized for Data-Driven Innovation BELLEVUE, Wash., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seeking to redefine workplace culture and training, Atana is proud to announce that it has been named the gold winner of the Data-Driven Innovation Disruptor and the Corporate Training Program Disruptor awards at the 5th Annual 2025 Globee® Awards for Disruptors. The prestigious global recognition honors companies like Atana that challenge the status quo and drive meaningful transformation across industries. 'The 2025 winners represent the spirit of disruption that's shaping the future of business,' said San Madan, President of the Globee® Awards. 'These innovators are not just responding to change—they are creating it.' Renowned for its ability to turn awareness into action, Atana has won six awards in the last year. Designed to maximize learner engagement and optimize return on investment, Atana's solutions are built around its proprietary behavioral analytics engine. This enables teams to measure the impact of training and identify areas where additional initiatives are needed. 'In today's continually evolving climate, creating positive, respectful workplaces directly corresponds with tangible business outcomes, including employee engagement and retention,' said Atana CEO John Hansen. 'In support of this, Atana's award-winning solutions combine coursework and advanced analytics that challenge traditional training methods and deliver real results.' This Friday, June 6, Hansen will present 'Developing and Enabling an Inclusive, Respectful Workforce' at 10:30 a.m. CT during HR Summer School. For more information about this complimentary event, including registration details, please visit Learn more about Atana and its award-winning solutions at About Atana Bringing together decades of experience, award-winning courses, and a powerful analytics platform, Atana takes learners from best intentions to actionable and measurable behavioral change at scale. With Atana, employers can build more inclusive workplaces through engaging content and science-backed learning and development. For more information, please visit CONTACT: Note to editors: Trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein remain the property of their respective owners. MEDIA CONTACT: The Devon Group atana@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Atana Recognized for Innovation and Technology in Ragan's 2025 Employee Communications Awards
Transformative Workplace Culture and Training Leader Named HR Tool/Service of the Year for 'Uncomfortable Conversations' Course Atana Wins Ragan Employee Communications Award BELLEVUE, Wash., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seeking to redefine workplace culture and training, Atana is proud to announce that it has been named a winner in Ragan's Employee Communications Awards. The Innovation and Technology Award for HR Tool/Service recognizes pioneering organizations like Atana that advance HR initiatives and significantly improve employee experience. The Employee Communications Awards, organized by Ragan Communications, is a highly competitive program that celebrates and recognizes the most outstanding internal communications campaigns and initiatives from the past year, shining a spotlight on companies and individuals who have excelled in fostering effective communication, engagement and collaboration within their organizations. Atana and the other finalists in this year's program were honored at a special industry event on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, where category winners were also revealed. Learn about the event and winning work here. Atana's 'Uncomfortable Conversations' course stood out among a diverse range of entries, showcasing excellence, creativity and strategic thinking in the Innovation and Technology category for HR Tool/Service. The judges recognized Atana for developing the fully interactive, behavior-based course designed to teach team managers how to navigate workplace discussions, which has earned several other industry awards and garnered praise from clients for its proven effectiveness. Atana CEO John Hansen commented, 'Employee communications remain a challenge for many organizations, especially when it comes time to have those uncomfortable conversations. Like Atana's other courses, this program uses relatable scenarios and behavioral analytics to help learners develop the skills needed to make positive changes. It's an honor to have our work recognized by Ragan as we continue to make workplace training more actionable and effective at scale.' Atana has been recognized for this accomplishment in a special write-up on Ragan's internationally read news website. To learn more about Atana's science-based approach to workplace training, visit About Ragan Communications Ragan Communications has been delivering trusted news, training and intelligence for more than 50 years to internal and external communicators and business executives via its conferences, webinars, training, awards, subscriptions and its membership divisions. Its daily news sites— and read by more than 600,000 internal and external communicators monthly. About Atana Bringing together decades of experience, award-winning courses, and a powerful analytics platform, Atana takes learners from best intentions to actionable and measurable behavioral change at scale. With Atana, employers can build more inclusive workplaces through engaging content and science-backed learning and development. For more information, please visit A photo accompanying this announcement is available at CONTACT: Note to editors: Trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein remain the property of their respective owners. MEDIA CONTACT: The Devon Group atana@
