This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in August 2017.

Thursday 3 August

Datalex names China sales VP

• The Dublin-listed retailing tech specialist has named Sai Li as its vice president of sales, China, tasked with growing its business in China and the region. He joins from Amadeus and has also worked for Skyscanner in China. His CV also includes time in Singapore with Hainan Airlines.

Wednesday 2 August

Malaysia launches lab

• Malaysia Airlines has launched its first in-house innovation lab, iSpace, saying that the opening marks the third phase of its digital transformation. Tata Consultancy Services, IBM Bluemix, Amadeus, Telekom Malaysia  and University of Malaya are partnering with the airline in the initiative.

New CCO for OnyxCenterSource

• The hotel commission payment and recovery specialist has named Don Kelly as chief commercial officer. He brings 25 years experience to the role, including stints at Cvent and Hilton in the US. He has also worked for Accor and Sofitel in France.

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