The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) has arranged a Shanghai Chapter with Bleum CEO Eric Rongley as the Chapter chair.

"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."

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.