Travelport named
Robert Bailey chief strategy officer, a new role. Effective March 1, Bailey
will lead strategic planning, business development, alliances and "further
transformation in the business," according to Travelport. Bailey
previously was president and CEO of Abacus, the Asia-based global distribution
system operator that Sabre acquired in 2015. He also has held positions at the Information Technology
Services Marketing Association, SITA and Galileo International. Bailey will
report to Travelport president and CEO Gordon Wilson.