People On The MoveNewly-created role of chief strategy officer for ex-Abacus chief

Bailey is back – ready to do the business

By Travel Weekly Asia

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Feb 23, 2018

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Robert Bailey joins Travelport as its new chief strategy officer

Robert Bailey joins Travelport as its new chief strategy officer

Travelport has appointed Robert Bailey to the newly-created role of chief strategy officer, effective March 1.

In his new position, Bailey will report to Travelport’s president and CEO Gordon Wilson. His responsibilities include the company’s five-year and annual business plans, new business development, strategic alliances and leading the evolution and implementation of further transformation in the business.

Prior to this, Bailey was president and CEO of Singapore-based Asia Pacific GDS company, Abacus International, majority-owned by a consortium of Asian airlines. In July 2015, the company sold its 65% share of the business to Sabre.

Bailey has also held other roles including executive positions in ITSMA, a technology and services marketing firm, and SITA, an IT and telecommunications business serving the airline and airport sector.

Bailey also held a number of commercial management roles at Galileo International, a forerunner of the current Travelport.

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