The National Outsourcing Association (NOA) has announced a new NOA Council, the body responsible for shaping the strategic focus of the NOA, and delivering their vision which will help to grow and shape the UK outsourcing industry in 2016 as well as improve the positive reputation of outsourcing globally.

Representatives from Zurich Insurance, Centrica, Conduit Global and Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) all features as new additions to the 2016 Council. The NOA Council is voted in by the NOA membership, which comprises of 350+ companies across the entire outsourcing industry. Each individual has been elected off the back of a proposed manifesto, in which they outline their objectives and vision for all aspects of outsourcing in 2016 and beyond. Manifesto subjects include:

• Moving robotic process automation (RPA) from hype to reality [Symphony Ventures]

• Governance in digital ecosystem partnerships [Avasant]

• Best practice standards and corporate accreditation [BBC]

The Council, who participate on a voluntary basis, includes buyers, service providers, advisors and consultants working across the outsourcing industry. They meet officially for the first time on Monday 14th March to determine a framework for how their visions and manifesto objectives will be delivered throughout 2016.

Kerry Hallard, CEO of the NOA, commented: “I am extremely pleased with the broad representation and sheer depth of experience present within this year’s NOA Council. The newly appointed representatives will be integral to the delivery of the NOA’s future strategy, furthering our efforts to professionalise the industry and strengthen the UK’s future as the strategic global hub of outsourcing. My thanks go out to last year’s Council for their valuable contributions during 2015.”

See the 2016 NOA Council in full.

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