EXL
Expands Global Footprint
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Commences operations from its new Philippines Center
New York/New Delhi/Manila – April 8, 2008 – ExlService
Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXLS), a recognized provider of transformation
and outsourcing solutions, today announced the addition of a new
delivery center in Manila, Philippines. EXL also announced commencement
of operations for a major US insurance client that they have signed up
recently for the Philippines. This would serve as its first outsourcing
service delivery location outside of India and is an important first
step in EXL’s strategy of providing seamless global delivery from
countries around the world.
The EXL Philippines facility has a total seat capacity of over 950
seats and provides a world-class and modern environment for EXL’s
professionals. The new facility is located in OneE-ComCenter in Pasay
City, Metro Manila approximately 30 minutes from Makati City and the
Manila International Airport. The site is Philippine Economic Zone
Authority (PEZA) approved and adjoins the Mall of Asia, the third
largest shopping mall in Asia.
The Philippines facility has been built to meet the expanding demands
of EXL’s existing clients in multiple industry verticals as they
spread their outsourcing operations globally. Through this expansion,
EXL seeks to provide a range of outsourcing services from Philippines
for both new and existing clients.
The Philippines operations will be led by Sumir Anand, who was recently
given additional responsibilities as Business Leader, International
Delivery. Sumir had led the Philippines project thus far as Vice
President, Global Head of Infrastructure and Strategic Initiatives.
Vikram Talwar, EXL’s CEO and Vice Chairman commented, “EXL
is responding to the needs of our clients by aggressively expanding our
delivery infrastructure in the Philippines. This is the first step in a
well defined strategy to add to EXL’s delivery capability around
the globe”.
Rohit Kapoor, EXL’s President and COO added, “We believe
that the Philippines represents a valuable source of talent that will
complement the significant transformation and outsourcing capabilities
we offer today from India. Our presence in the Philippines will further
enhance EXL’s business continuity capabilities and disaster
recovery framework.”
With this addition, EXL now has nine delivery centers located across
Noida, Gurgaon, Pune in India, and Manila in the Philippines. EXL is
headquartered in New York and has offices in New Jersey, London and
Singapore.