Reseller Aktion has acquired the Central Consulting Group, which calls itself “Deltek’s largest Vision/Vantagepoint partner”. This is a first for Maumee, Ohio-based Aktion which carries a wide product line, but has not previously handled Deltek.

CFO Pierre Boccardo has left Syspro USA. His June departure coincides with the departure of Geoff Garrett CEO of the manufacturing software company’s American unit.

Xero has hired Joseph Lyons as managing director of Xero Australia and Asia. He replaces Trent Innes, who held the position for eight years. Innes, who stepped aside as of July 1, will continue with the cloud software company until September during the transition.