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Datalex chief executive Sean Corkery to step down

Mr Corkery has been with Datalex for four years
Mr Corkery has been with Datalex for four years

Airline retail technology developer, Datalex, has said its Chief Executive, Sean Corkery, is to step down at the end of December.

Mr Corkery has been with the company since 2019 when he became deputy chairman and a non-executive director.

But he later became Chief Executive after accounting irregularities led auditors EY to refuse to approve the 2018 accounts and the suspension of Datalex shares.

Since then Mr Corkery has led the stabilisation and rebuilding of the company.

In a statement, Datalex said that over the coming months, Mr Corkery will work with David Hargaden, Datalex's Chairman and the senior management team to ensure a seamless and coordinated transition of his responsibilities.

"Sean joined Datalex in 2019 and in his time at Datalex has provided much-needed stability and leadership to the team," said Mr Hargaden.

"He guided the business through the Covid pandemic and is leaving the Company on the back of a number of significant new and renewed partnership announcements that position Datalex well for the future. We wish him the very best."

An external process to appoint Mr Corkery's successor has begun.

"Datalex has made significant progress in the last four years and I would like to thank the tremendous effort of the team and the Board for all that they have done," said Mr Corkery.

"Recent partnership signings are a testament to the strength of the technology we have built and the services we provide for our customers."