Airline e-commerce solutions firm Datalex plc has announced Alan Dunne as Chief Product Officer.

Dunne returns to Datalex, having previously held positions including Chief Technology Officer and Chief Innovation Officer with the company.

He brings deep industry knowledge and Datalex expertise, where he joins from AWS as a Principal Engineer.

In his new role as Chief Product Officer, the company say Dunne will be instrumental in shaping Datalex’s product vision and ensuring that Datalex will continue to play a pivotal role in empowering airlines to thrive as modern retailers.

Commenting on the appointment, Jonathan Rockett, Datalex CEO, said: “It is great to welcome Alan back to Datalex as Chief Product Officer.

“This is a vital role for the company and Alan brings significant expertise along with a brilliant track record of being at the forefront of innovation in the airline industry.

"Alan joins with a strong understanding of our business and the opportunities that lie ahead for the company.

“Alan’s leadership will be instrumental in driving product innovation and delivering even greater value to our airline partners.”

Speaking about his new role, Dunne added: “I’m delighted to return to Datalex. It is a pivotal time for the industry and a really exciting time for Datalex.

“I see huge opportunity ahead for Datalex to evolve through product innovation and become the technology partner of choice for airlines that want full control over their retail offering.

“I look forward to working with the Datalex team and Datalex’s customers to deliver on this opportunity.”