Bleum CEO Appointed Chair of International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) Shanghai Chapter

Bleum CEO Appointed Chair of International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) Shanghai Chapter

April 13, 2006

    SHANGHAI, China, April 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Bleum,
a leading software outsourcing provider based in Shanghai,
China, announced today the foundation of the Shanghai
Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing
Professionals (IAOP), and the appointment of Bleum CEO,
Eric Rongley as the Chapter chair.  

    Commenting on the establishment of an IAOP Shanghai
Chapter, Eric Rongley advised, "With the outsourcing
industry in China currently valued at 3.2 billion, there is
a need to ensure that the industry in China is viewed as
part of a truly global profession with the highest of
standards and professionalism."  

    He continued, "Operating under the highest
professional standards and levels of accreditation is a key
operating pillar for Bleum and something I firmly believe
in.  I am therefore delighted to take the role of IAOP
Shanghai Chapter chair and strive to take the outsourcing
industry as a whole in China onto the next level."

    The Shanghai Chapter is the latest in a number of IAOP
Chapters that have been set up around the world in cities
as diverse as Munich, Boston, Mexico, San Francisco and
London.  The Shanghai Chapter aims to build a body for
vendors, customers and advisors operating in the China
market that is both educational and social.  The focus will
be on shaping the future of outsourcing in China and on
enhancing the professionalism of the industry in the China
market place.  

    Meetings in the inaugural year will be quarterly, and
an executive committee will be established comprising
sub-committees reflecting different industries,
associations, vendors and strategic partners. 

    "We are very excited about the launch of the
Shanghai chapter," said Michael Corbett, Executive
Director, IAOP.  "The active support of leading
organizations like Bleum and many others all around the
world is the essential in helping ensure that outsourcing
continues to grow globally as a profession and as an
industry.  And, most importantly, making sure IAOP delivers
the value businesses expect and need."

    About Bleum

    Bleum is a leading offshore software outsourcing
service provider in China.  The company combines
world-class CMM Level 5 process with the highest security
practices, top talent from China and strong English skills
under the strategic direction and guidance of international
management.

    About IAOP Shanghai Chapter

    Those interested in involvement in the IAOP Shanghai
chapter should contact Eric Rongley at [e-mail]

    About IAOP

    The international Association of Outsourcing
Professionals (I'AOP) is the global, standard-setting
organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. 
IAOP's global membership encompasses almost 200
organizations from around the world representing almost
every industry segment and functional activity.  In total,
more than 37,000 individuals working in the field of
outsourcing are members or subscribers.  For more
information, please visit
http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org .

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