Press Release

Avasant Partner Adrian Quayle Elected to NOA UK Advisory Council

March 31, 2015 - Los Angeles, California The National Outsourcing Association (NOA), the premiere UK sourcing association based in London, has re-elected Avasant Managing Partner - Europe, Adrian Quayle to the Advisory Council for 2015. The NOA Council Elections is an annual election process, which invites its member organizations to vote for their preferred industry thought leaders as the council member. The NOA Council is voted in by the NOA membership, comprising of 350+ companies across a variety of industries. Each individual has been elected after putting forward a proposed manifesto, in which they outlined their objectives and vision for outsourcing in the UK in 2015. The elected members advise the NOA and contribute strategies, which are tactically implemented by the NOA executive body. Quayle's address to the NOA membership highlighted the importance of establishing a Digital Special Interest Group, which would guide the sourcing and business service industry in addressing the Digital Transformation Challenge. "I am honored to be re-elected to the advisory council and consider it an extraordinary privilege to serve," said Mr. Quayle. "This result of the election is a direct reflection of Avasant's thought leadership and strengthens our participation in the NOA initiatives. I also wish to express my gratitude and thanks to the many members of the NOA who placed their confidence in me as a Council member " "We applaud and congratulate Adrian on his remarkable leadership. With offices in the UK and Germany, Avasant is continuing to strengthen its growth and presence in Europe. This recognition is a great achievement and a direct reflection of the valued relationships and the clients we have served in Europe," said Kevin Parikh, Avasant Global CEO. Kerry Hallard, CEO of the NOA said, "I am delighted with the strength and experience that this year's Council will bring to the NOA. This newly appointed team will be integral to helping us deliver the NOA's strategy, which in turn should serve to professionalise the outsourcing industry and upskill many of those who work within it". About the NOA The National Outsourcing Association (NOA) is the leading association serving both the outsourcing professional and the global outsourcing industry. The vision of NOA is to grow the size and positive reputation of the outsourcing industry. Its mission is to be both the home and global ambassador of world-class outsourcing. About Avasant Avasant, a leading US-headquartered global management consulting firm with areas of expertise in strategic outsourcing, technology consulting, and globalization strategies, has established operations in North America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Avasant's talented team of consultants, lawyers and technologists average over 20 years of industry experience, and have conducted more than 1,000 engagements in over 40 countries. Avasant drives customer value through the use of proprietary consulting and advisory methods, which have been refined over decades of real-world transaction and engagement experience. For more information, visit www.avasant.com. Contact: Jemie Sae Koo Vice President of Marketing jemie.saekoo@avasant.com