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Arvato

3.3/5 • Glassdoor rating

Overview

The conception of Arvato Corporation dates back to 1835, when Carl Bertelsmann started a lithographic printing studio in Gutersloh, a town in East Westphalia. Since then, Arvato Corporation has undergone reorganizations and changes to become a larger international joint service provider, employing over 70,000 employees across 40 countries. The company has introduced a number of products and services and has captured a significant portion of the market worldwide. In the UK, The company brings over 5 decades of experience in business outsourcing services.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Bertelsmann SE & Company, Arvato Corporation enjoys a huge client base, which ranges from private multinationals to public sector entities. They specialize in a range of outsourcing solutions like business services, customer relationship management, supply chain management, citizen and public sector services and financial solutions.

Arvato Corporation believes in putting customers first and making them key influencers who drive organizations’ growth and success. They focus on creating business processes that are built on smart and user-friendly technology. By combining technical expertise of their teams and benefits of cutting-edge technologies, they are able to exceed expectations of their clients. Headquartered in the UK, Arvato Corporation has been serving clients worldwide with their leading business process outsourcing solutions.

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Public or Private

private

Seats or staff

1000-4999

Revenue

$100 mil. - $250 mil.

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Year Founded

1835

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Contact information

(+63) 2 709 1795

https://www.arvato.co.uk


About Arvato: Review and comparison

Arvato is a division of the German powerhouse, Bertelsmann, and one of several similar branches. The UK-based division provides CRM solutions to help local and international clients streamline various business processes, including finances and human resources.

Beyond the head office in Slough, the company has additional branches in Swansea, Warwick, Newcastle, Willerby, and Farnborough. Arvato employs more than 1,500 people throughout the United Kingdom and commands an annual revenue of over $285 million.

Arvato Outsourcing

Arvato prides itself on its people and their ability to deliver exceptional customer service to every client. The firm boasts more than fifty years of experience in the industry with several long-term clients. 

One of the key points that the company drives home is its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Following the motto “Be 100% You Every Day,” the firm strives to reflect that mantra in every office. Some of the initiatives include empowering people with disabilities, creating gender equality, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Arvato’s BPO services and pricings

Arvato uniquely addresses its offerings. Instead of listing services on the website, the firm lists common customer challenges and how the team can help a client overcome them.

  • Improve your customer’s experience
  • Attract more customers
  • Digital customer service 
  • End-to-end financial services

The team can also help companies with back-office support, including streamlining operations for a more efficient workflow. Arvato even offers intelligent automation options to improve back-office operations.

Arvato’s pricing

Arvato does not list pricing on the website, likely due to the nature of the industry and the need for custom options. Contact the team to discuss your needs and get a quote.

How Arvato outshines its competition

This award-winning team holds several commendations throughout the UK, including some Customer Excellence awards. Arvato cites three key factors that allow the firm to sustain its success rate:

  • People committed to the company culture with a focus on cooperative work, entrepreneurial mindsets, and creativity.
  • Technology that’s innovative and efficient.
  • Flexible strategies allow them to serve clients anywhere in the world.

Additionally, the firm features a segment of the website for insights, which includes Arvato Talks about trends in the industry, a CX Transformation Roadmap Builder, and a series of free educational white papers.

Key executives

Debra Maxwell (Chief Executive Officer)

Maxwell stepped into her current role in 2013 after serving at other branches for several years. She brings a lengthy history of customer service and management experience to the firm. Maxwell completed an Executive Development Program at Harvard Business School and several programs under Bertelsmann University.

Richard Parkin (Chief Financial Officer)

Parkin started as the Head of Finance for Arvato in 2004, then earned a promotion in 2013. He studied accounting and finance at the University of Central Lancashire.

John Wybrant (Chief Operating Officer)

Wybrant joined the Arvato UK team in 2010 after spending three years setting up the company’s first UK local authority account. Before that, he spent over a decade with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Arvato reviews and comparisons

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Arvato’s contact information

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Further, you may virtually reach out the company through the following contact information:

In addition, you may email them at [email protected] or call (+63) 2 709 1795.

References

https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Arvato-EI_IE39834.11,17.htm

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/arvato-uk

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