SCOTTSDALE, Arizona eTelecare Global Solutions (PSE: ETEL), a leading provider of complex business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions announced that it has appointed Filipino Gilbert Santa Maria as Senior Vice President, Philippine Operations, with responsibility for eTelecare’s 10,000 professionals and seven sites.

He will be replacing Benedict Hernandez, who has served 9 exemplary years with eTelecare and will be pursuing another career opportunity.

“Gilbert is uniquely qualified for his new role, given his almost 20 years of experience in general management, management consulting and private equity, and his extensive involvement with eTelecare’s activities in both the Philippines and the US,” said John Harris, President and Chief Executive Officer of eTelecare.