WESTBOROUGH, Mass., – Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ GS: VRTU), a global business consulting and IT outsourcing company that combines innovation, technology leadership and industry solutions to transform the customer experience, today announced the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) has recognized it for excellence with a coveted star in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and was recognized on the sub-list for Best Leaders in Employee Growth in the annual Global Outsourcing 100, for which Virtusa was named in the “leader” category. The IAOP is the global standard-setting association and advocate for the outsourcing professional and the organizations they support. 

“IAOP recognizing Virtusa not only for its excellence in outsourcing, but as being a leader in social responsibility and employee growth speaks to Virtusa’s focus on, and commitment to, overall corporate excellence,” said Harsha Kumar, senior vice president, Outsourcing Transformation Services, Virtusa. “We place a lot of emphasis on who we are and what we care about as a company and this mindset begins with who we recruit and hire to ensure we attract the best citizens to Virtusa.”

Each year, the IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 recognizes the world's best outsourcing service providers. The lists are based on scores given by an independent judging panel on a range of criteria including global presence, growth, company recognition and certifications, customer references, programs for innovation and corporate social responsibility.

“Being honored by the IAOP for our excellence in sustainability and employee growth is a true endorsement for Virtusa’s approach as a company,” said Praveen Purushotham, global head of Marketing at Virtusa. “Young professionals today place a lot of emphasis on what their employer is doing to support sustainable business practices, as well as promoting workplace excellence and employee delight. Virtusa is proud to be recognized for the measures we have put in place to be a market leader in both areas.”

In recognition of its industry-leading sustainability practices, Virtusa has been honored with several awards across the globe. These awards include being named a finalist in the United States Secretary of State Award for Corporate Excellence (2008), selected as a Laureate in the Computerworld Honors Program (2011), special award at the 18th Annual Japan Sri Lanka Cultural Association (JASTECA) Award and  several National Green Awards in Sri Lanka (2012 and 2014).

In addition, its commitment to employee excellence, hiring and HR practices have been honored with numerous awards, including the prestigious Stevie Award, Britain’s Top Employer, the Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award, Asia’s Best Employer, Best Places to Work by The Albany Business Review and Achiever’s Top 50 Most Engaged Work Places Award.

For more information on Virtusa's information technology services and capabilities, visit http://www.virtusa.com/

About IAOP: IAOP is the go-to association leading the way to improve outsourcing outcomes by bringing together customers, providers and advisors in a collaborative, knowledge-based environment that promotes professional development, recognition, certification and excellence. With over 120,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP is not only on top of the latest trends but in front of them. Through its expansive global chapter network, premier training and certification programs, knowledge center, member community and more, IAOP helps members learn, grow and succeed. For more information and how you can become involved, visit www.IAOP.org. 

About Virtusa: Virtusa provides end-to-end information technology (IT) services to Global 2000 companies. These services, which include IT consulting, application maintenance, development, systems integration and managed services, leverage a unique Platforming methodology that transforms clients’ businesses through IT rationalization. Virtusa helps customers accelerate business outcomes by consolidating, rationalizing, and modernizing their core customer-facing processes into one or more core systems.

Virtusa delivers cost-effective solutions through a global delivery model, applying advanced methods such as Agile and Accelerated Solution Design to ensure that its solutions meet the clients’ requirements.  As a result, its clients simultaneously reduce their IT operations cost while increasing their ability to meet changing business needs.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Massachusetts, Virtusa has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.