Outsourcing Week Held in China
IAOP Chapters Organize Events for Professionals
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, April 20 – Outsourcing professionals from throughout China will join together for a series of chapter meetings of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) during China Week, April 23 - 27, to advance the industry and explore pertinent issues.
Outsourcing leaders will discuss important topics ranging from outsourcing services, governance, innovation and outsourcing trends at four chapter meetings in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing and Jinan that are open to new members.
“IAOP’s China Week provides a rich and concentrated platform for all members of the outsourcing community from within China and abroad,” says Ken Schulz, Vice President, Global Marketing, VanceInfo Technologies Inc. and co-chair of the Beijing Chapter. “It is a unique and unprecedented opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the Middle Kingdom’s dazzlingly fast-growing outsourcing industry.”
The country’s four IAOP chapters have come together to offer a coordinated and diverse set of topics, and share their knowledge and resources with fellow members and industry peers.
“China is both an important provider of outsourcing services and a growing consumer,” says Matt Bruno, managing Director of ReSourcePro China and chair of the Shandong/Qingdao chapter. “Most people when visiting China go to Shanghai or Beijing and get a very limited view of the diversity of Chinese cities. By holding events in several cities, especially some second tier cities in China like Jinan, we are giving IAOP professionals a diverse look at one of the most important economies of the 21st century.”
Events include:
· April 23 - Shanghai Chapter Meeting, 3 to 7 p.m., chaired by Bleum, Inc. with the America Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will take place at Bleum Headquarters, Cloud 9 Mansion 19F, 1118 W. Yan’an Road, Shanghai.
This meeting will look at the "Value of Governance and Governance Best Practice" with remarks by IAOP CEO Debi Hamill and president/founder Michael Corbett. Edge Zarrella of KPMG, Bleum CEO Eric Rongley and Corbett also will participate in a panel Q&A discussion. Drinks and networking will conclude the program.
· April 24 - Hong Kong Chapter Meeting, Louyang Dongshan Hotel Convention Centre, Dongshan Longmen in Louyang. Events in the Louyang Municipal People’s Government International Outsourcing Forum run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and conclude with a dinner and cultural performance. Keynote speakers include Sidney Yuen, Managing Director, Greater China NorthgateArinso (NGA) and IAOP Hong Kong Chapter Chair, along with Corbett and Schulz.
Themed “The Rise of Service Outsourcing in China,” the full conference will address the key trends of outsourcing in the region and China; how people, technology and process work together to achieve excellence; the importance of governance, service contract and stakeholder communication; and creating strategic alliance through effective outsourcing.
· April 26 - Beijing Chapter Meeting, chaired by Neusoft Corporation. Themed “The Future of Outsourcing in the Era of Transformation,” the event to relaunch this chapter will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shangri-la Hotel in Beijing.
Beijing Chapter Chair Angela Wang, Senior Vice President & Board Secretary, Neusoft, will provide a keynote address on “Leveraging Outsourcing to Enhance your Innovation Ability to Lead Both the China and Global Market.”
A panel discussion looking at China’s attractiveness in outsourcing when the cost advantage is diminishing will be led by Nielse Jiang, Head and Chief Consultant, ISG China. Panelists sharing their thoughts will be Zhu Yeqing, Director of Global IT Outsourcing & Vendor Management, GE Capital; Tina Tang, Research Director, IT Outsourcing & Support Services, Gartner; as well as Corbett and Schulz.
Also speaking at the event will be Michael Rehkopf, Partner, North Asia, ISG, on “Value Assurance in Outsourcing – Identifying and Stopping Value Leakage” and Corbett will share insights from the 2012 IAOP member survey.
· April 27- Shandong/Qingdao Chapter Meeting, 2 to 3:40 p.m., at the Sheraton in Jinan, Shandong Province. The meeting is chaired by ResourcePro and sponsored by Jinan Commerce Bureau.
A keynote address on “Outsourcing Global Trends – Global Opportunities” will be presented by IAOP’s Corbett. Other speakers include Director Liang, Jinan Commerce Bureau; IAOP’s Hamill; Arthur Wang, Security Specialist, ReSource Pro; and Bruno.
For information on attending events during China Week, contact Mike Forbes, mike.forbes@iaop.org, (845) 452-0600, extension 118.
About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 120,000 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.IAOP.org.