Mike Salvino, Accenture's BPO Leader to Be Inducted into IAOP's Outsourcing Hall of Fame

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Nov. 25, 2013 - PRLog -- The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) today announced that Mike Salvino, Group Chief Executive of Business Process Outsourcing at Accenture and Certified Outsourcing Professional, will be inducted into its prestigious Outsourcing Hall of Fame. He will be honored at a luncheon ceremony during The 2014 Outsourcing World Summit in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in February 2014, where he will also be a keynote speaker.

“I am deeply honored and humbled by this distinction, especially when I consider the achievements and contributions of the other Hall of Fame leaders,” said Mike Salvino. “It is truly a prestigious group – many friends among them – and I’m proud to join their company in advancing the practice of outsourcing as a management profession.”

Mike oversees Accenture’s BPO business of cross-industry (finance and accounting, talent & HR, marketing, procurement and supply chain) and industry-specific BPO services (including credit services, insurance, health administration and management, network and utilities) and leads a team of over 56,000 professionals, globally. Mike also serves as a member of Accenture’s global executive leadership team.

“The Outsourcing Hall of Fame recognizes the very best professionals in the outsourcing industry whose outsourcing management practice and leadership have significantly contributed to business and society at large,” said IAOP CEO Debi Hamill. "We are thrilled to honor a leader with Mike’s experience and passion, and someone who helps make an impact with corporate social responsibility in the global community."

Salvino has had a long and impactful career history in the outsourcing industry and prior to his leadership role at Accenture he held senior leadership roles at pioneering companies such as Exult and Hewitt. In his home city of Charlotte, North Carolina, Mike is an active volunteer in his local community and serves as a coach and leader in youth sports. Through their 5MPOWER^® foundation, Mike and his family also empower non-profit organizations in the Carolinas through investment of time, talent, and resources.

About the Outsourcing Hall of Fame
Established by IAOP in 2006, The Hall of Fame continues to grow globally and now has more than 20 members in its ranks. The unique honor recognizes individuals for their outsourcing achievements as well as their contributions to community-based economic development and socially-directed investments, career development, education and training through outsourcing. Recipients of The Outsourcing Hall of Fame are selected by IAOP’s Advocacy & Outreach Committee and include buyers, advisors and outsourcing service providers from around the world. Other recent inductees are Dana S. Deasy, Group Chief Information Officer at BP, John K. Halvey, Group Executive Vice President and General Counsel at NYSE Euronext and Mort Meyerson, Former Chair, President & CEO of Perot Systems.

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.

IAOP Media Contact:
Kate Tulloch-Hammond
+1.845.452.0600, extension 122
kate.hammond@iaop.org