
Xero is promoting Australian managing director Joseph Lyons to Asia Pacific managing director with three country managers reporting to him.

The retailer said it would report a 4% decline in first-half profit but second quarter sales were up 3.5% at $191.7m.
The company owns and operates The Hub Hornby Shopping Centre in Christchurch.
The shares have dropped about 20% since Third Age Health Services sought to liquidate a company with a similar name.
Business demand for credit was down 12% in July compared with July last year while mortgage applications were down 29%.
All customers who were affected will be included in the legal action, unless they specifically opt out of it.
The mobile phone marketing company will continue to provide McDonald’s with its platform for a further five years.
The NZX is seeking feedback on numerous proposals – including introducing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and dual-class share structures.
The agreement would result in Rua and Motagon forming manufacturing and supply agreements for five years for each product and territory.
David Bennett and Ian McKelvie will stay on until next year's election.