Outsourcing Advisory Firm Joins Leadership Team of Italy Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP)
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2009 – The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) today announced that Kenobi Srl., a leading outsourcing advisory firm in the Mediterranean region, has joined the association as a corporate member and will co-chair the Italy chapter.
“IAOP is delighted to have an organization with the outsourcing knowledge, skills and experience of Kenobi join our rapidly growing association,” said Debi Hamill, senior managing director, global membership. “The role of outsourcing in the global economic recovery is accelerating and we’re excited about expanding IAOP’s involvement across the region through our Italy chapter.”
“The chapter will aim its efforts at creating competencies within organizations to optimize outsourcing relationships and working models between customers and external providers,” said Dr. Giovanni Vaia, Ph.D., Certified Outsourcing Professional® (COP®) and Italy Chapter Chair. “We’re very excited with the growth of our chapter and having experienced organizations like Kenobi join us and become part of the chapter leadership team. We’re looking forward to further expanding our chapter and encourage other organizations to join the chapter leadership team and Executive Advisory Committee (EAC).”
Huub Commandeur, business development manager at Kenobi Srl. and co-chair of the Italy chapter added: “It’s an excellent time to stimulate debate on outsourcing in the public administration and private sector in Italy. By encouraging networking and knowledge sharing activities, the Italy chapter can contribute to raising the value of outsourcing professionals and services in Italy through formal certification programs for professionals by organizing local COP Master Classes. We’re very pleased and committed to play an active and guiding role in achieving these objectives.”
The Italy chapter is a geographic chapter within IAOP’s portfolio of over 40 chapters worldwide. Geographically based out of Salerno, Italy, in cooperation with the University of Salerno, the chapter is rapidly expanding its membership across Italy.
For additional information on the chapter, visit the Web site or contact Dr. Giovanni Vaia at: gvaia@unisa.it or Huub Commandeur at: hcommandeur@kenobigroup.it. To register for upcoming chapter meetings, contact Julie Huson at: Julie.Huson@outsourcingprofessional.org.
About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 100,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org.
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