Sutherland Global Services Elevated to PEZA Hall of Fame -- Company Recognized as Outstanding Employer 3 Times

MAKATI, PHILIPPINES--(Marketwire - May 24, 2012) - Sutherland Global Services Philippines was recently elevated to the PEZA Hall of Fame by H.E. President Benigno S. Aquino III at the PEZA Investors' Recognition Night held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The Hall of Fame elevation was a fitting climax to Sutherland winning its third "Outstanding Employer Award" last year and is a true reflection of this multi-national company's consistent innovation of employee best practices spanning its global operational network.

In the past seven years Sutherland has grown from 150 employees and one location to a world-class work-force of over 13000 professionals deployed across 8 locations -- a growth of over 8600%!

Sutherland's growth in the Philippines is a combination of the capability of the talent-base and quality of the career that the company offers. Committed to being an Employer of Choice in all geographies where the company operates, Sutherland consistently implements enlightened and innovative policies and programs to nurture the growth and satisfaction of their most valued asset -- their PEOPLE.

PEZA Director General Lilia de Lima stated, "The success of Sutherland Global Services in the Philippines is a shining example of a global leader being totally committed to building a lasting partnership with our country and community. The elevation into the PEZA Hall of Fame is both a recognition and tribute to Sutherland's pioneering vision as well as their enlightened employee practices."

In his congratulatory message to the Sutherland Philippines' management team, Chairman and CEO Dilip Vellodi said, "This Hall of Fame elevation is a tribute to our dedicated employees and management team in the Philippines, and reflects Sutherland's commitment to enlightened and innovative People policies and programs across the globe."

About Sutherland Global Services
Established in 1986, Sutherland Global Services is a global BPO and Technology Enabled services company offering an integrated set of back-office and customer facing front-office services that support the entire customer lifecycle. It is one of the largest, independent BPO companies in the world serving global leaders in major industry verticals. Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., Unites States, Sutherland employs over 30,000 professionals and has 35 operational centers in the United States, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, India, Mexico, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.sutherlandglobal.com