The economic development of the city of Plovdiv and the opportunities for expansion of the outsourcing industry were discussed during a business meeting organized by the German - Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce/AHK/, hosted by Galaxy Investment Group. During the event many practical tips for successful outsourcing business in the region of Plovdiv were shared. The Plovdiv region is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing in Bulgaria and in just five years the companies working in the IT and outsourcing industry are already over 60, with over 5000 employees. According to the local administration, the city has the potential to double the growth of this industry.
"Plovdiv has all the prerequisites to become a leading outsourcing destination. This is important for the long-term economic development of the city, "said Martin Dragoev, Director of Investments and Sales Department of Galaxy Investment Group. He presented the project Office Park Plovdiv, a first-class office building that meets the needs of companies in the sector who are already working in the city and those who are about to open offices.
The development of the outsourcing and IT industries in recent years has enabled many young and talented people to get a good professional start, giving them a chance to work in an international environment and opportunities for rapid career development. The participants in the discussion Ivailo Savov, a member of the board of directors of the Bulgarian Outsourcing Association and manager of Bulpros AD, Philip Ugrinov, Vice President Sales, Marketing and Business Solutions at Telus International Europe, Dimitar Dimitrov, Partner at Novara Ltd and Radiana Radeva-Herold, Managing Director, m + v MediaNetworks LTD all share this opinion. Business representatives found that the city has need of well-trained IT staff. According to representatives of the business it is important to have a good partnership with local authorities. Moreover, it is also necessary to invest in education that prepares middle management staff by creating relevant subjects at universities to assist businesses.
