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Rod Drury

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Founder at Xero

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

FoundedXero

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Rod Drury KNZM founded Xero, a small business accounting platform listed in New Zealand that employs over 5,000 people across 25+ locations and generates more than $2B in revenue; he remains a shareholder and contributes to company strategy. His recognitions include 2026 New Zealander of the Year, 2013 EY New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year, and membership in the NZ Hi-Tech Hall of Fame. Having retired as CEO, he is currently Founder at Corro and involved in large-scale public infrastructure projects and venture philanthropy.

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Craig WalkerFounder
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Who is Rod Drury?
Rod Drury KNZM founded Xero, a small business accounting platform listed in New Zealand that employs over 5,000 people across 25+ locations and generates more than $2B in revenue; he remains a shareholder and contributes to company strategy. His recognitions include 2026 New Zealander of the Year, 2013 EY New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year, and membership in the NZ Hi-Tech Hall of Fame. Having retired as CEO, he is currently Founder at Corro and involved in large-scale public infrastructure projects and venture philanthropy.
Where does Rod Drury work?
Rod Drury is Founder of Xero.
What companies did Rod Drury found?
Rod Drury founded Xero.

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