A strategic cooperation contract was signed on September 3 for TPI to build Huqiao Kunshan into a service outsourcing base with international standards, according to the contract. Specific details are yet to be released.

Michael Rehkopf, Head of TPI China, and Lu Bing, Chief Operating Director of TPI China, signed the agreement with Ren Xueyuan, director of the managing committee of the Huaqiao economic development zone, and Wu Xinyi, director of the investment invitation bureau at Nanjing International Conference Center.

Michael Rehkopf, Head of TPI China, and Ren Xueyuan, director of the managing committee of the Huaqiao economic development zone, signed the agreement.

Michael Rehkopf, Head of TPI China, and Ren Xueyuan, director of the managing committee of the Huaqiao economic development zone, shook hands.

As a leader of service outsourcing, TPI has long been looking for a potential country to establish a service outsourcing base and China finally gained its favor with its great market potential, according to TPI.

Rehkopf, Partner and Director, North Asia, has more than 20 years of experience in operations, strategy and sourcing, working for Australian, Canadian, German and Japanese companies in business process and information technology (IT). His extensive industry experience includes the Financial Services, Manufacturing, Telecommunications and Travel sectors.

During his tenure with TPI, Rehkopf completed a number of strategic assessments to help clients determine their most appropriate service delivery model and multi-year sourcing strategies. He also assisted clients in numerous sourcing transactions and renegotiations, including several mega deals exceeding $1 billion. Prior to joining TPI, Rehkopf held leadership positions with Siemens Business Services, OpenPlus International, Mitsubishi Electric and Netron.

TPI, a leader in guiding organizations through effective, lasting transformation of their business support operations, helps customers optimize business operations through the best combination of outsourcing, offshoring, shared services and internal service optimization.

Working closely with the domain experts, TPI helps customers understand where the enterprise is performing across a range of operating characteristics, where it needs to be for optimal alignment with core business strategies, and the merits of viable alternatives to get there. TPI’s customized solutions run a full spectrum, from large, complex engagements, to an increasing number of solutions for clients who require smaller, quicker and less complex arrangements with single or multiple service providers.

By Xie Fang