Boston, MA - August 28, 2006 - FAO Research, Inc., the only research firm focused exclusively on the Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) market, today announced that it has established the industry´s first FAO Research Advisory Council - populated by some of the most notable lawyers and consultants in the marketplace - to foster growth and provide recommendations to both outsourcing providers and buyers.
Charter members of the FAO Research Advisory Council include:
o John K. Halvey, partner in the New York office of international law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP (www.milbank.com) and founder of its Strategic Sourcing and Technology Group;
o Atul Vashistha, CEO and founder of neoIT (www.neoIT.com), a leading authority on services globalization and outsourcing, and author of the recently published book The Offshore Nation;
o George C. Casey, consulting principal with global law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (www.pillsbuarylaw.com) and director of its Global Sourcing Consulting Practice;
o Daniel A. Masur, partner in the Outsourcing Practice of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP (www.mayerbrownrowe.com), a leading law firm with souring attorneys in the U.S. and Europe;
o Doug Plotkin, member of the management team at international management, systems and technology consulting firm PA Consulting Group (www.paconsulting.com); and,
o Michael Steer, managing consultant at PA Consulting Group where he focuses on the Finance and Accounting Outsourcing sector across key industry groups.
"We are thrilled to have gathered this exclusive group of distinguished individuals providing insights into the verities of the finance & accounting market, specifically in outsourcing arrangements," said Lisa Ross, CEO of FAO Research. "In their roles as charter FAO Research advisors, they will share tried-and-true strategies for success in FAO and will help us unearth some new mechanisms for bridging the gap between FAO suppliers and buyers. Their experience, tenacity and charm will greatly enhance our ability to provide up-to-date, unique analysis to our clients and will engage and grow the market as a whole."
FAO Research will tap the knowledge of all its Advisory Council members to ensure accuracy and independent analysis on a variety of topics throughout its annual research cycle, including offshore outsourcing destinations, service provider successes, buyer needs and contract activity.
For full details on the FAO Research Advisory Council and its individual members and firms, please visit www.faoresearch.com/aboutus.html.
About FAO Research
FAO Research, Inc. is the only independent research firm worldwide focused exclusively on the Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) market. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, FAO Research conducts market research and performs custom consulting services for FAO service providers, advisors and companies that want to better understand FAO market activity, the supplier landscape and buyer needs. With frequent publishing of reports and independent, unbiased viewpoints, FAO Research is a trusted source for impartial research and opinions. In addition, FAO Research offers finance & accounting professionals access to "FAO JobSearch" - the industry´s only independent source for FAO-specific career enhancement services, including current worldwide job listings and career advice specific to the FAO market. For more information, visit www.faoresearch.com.
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