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Rod Drury

Founder

Founder at Xero

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

FoundedXero

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About

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.

Founder at Xero

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Xero's investors · 2

AccelPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M checks · since 2015Valar Ventures LlcSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checks · since 2015

Experience

  1. CorroFoundercurrent2024 — presentCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  2. Atomic.ioDirector and Investorcurrent2022 — presentWellington, New Zealand
  3. Radar VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
  4. XeroFoundercurrent2006 — presentNew Zealand
  5. XeroFounder and Director2006 — 2023Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
  6. XeroCEO2006 — 2018
  7. NZXDirector2009 — 2013
  8. Pacific FibreFounder2010 — 2012
  9. Context Connect, LLCOwner & Founder2000 — 2012
  10. TradeMeDirector2005 — 2008
  11. Quest SoftwareSales Evangelist2006
  12. AfterMailChief Executive Officer2003 — 2006
  13. SQL ServicesIndependent Director2002 — 2004
  14. Advantage GroupCTO1999 — 2000
  15. Glazier SystemFounder1995 — 2000
  16. Ernst & YoungConsultant1987 — 1995
  17. Nynex DPIQA Manager1992 — 1993

Skills & more

Business Ownership2Start-up Ventures2Software as a Service (SaaS)Start-up LeadershipSaaS99Software Development99Start-ups99Business Strategy99New Business Development99Cloud Computing99Product Management99Business Development99
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Frequently asked questions

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.
Where did Rod Drury go to school?
Rod Drury studied at Victoria University of Wellington (BCA, Accounting, Information Systems); Napier Boys High School.

Founder mafias

Victoria University of Wellington mafia24

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Same school

Also attended Victoria University of Wellington96

Helen SounessVenture Partner at RampersandDerek HandleyFuturist, entrepreneur, and student fascinated by what it means to live well in an increasingly chaotic worldIsabel VerheggenGlobal Head of Marketing, CV Labs at CV LabsRachel HindPrivate Client Adviser at Aura GroupCarolynChief Credit Officer at Terra Firma Capital CorporationKarin LouženskáCOO at Rockaway Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Atomic.io3

Mark VivianPartner at MovacRowan SimpsonChairman at Hoku GroupPhilip FierlingerCo-founder at Upstock

Also worked at Context Connect, LLC1

Sunny AhnManaging Partner at SNL Partners

Also worked at TradeMe8

David KirkCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Bailador Technology InvestmentsLance WiggsCo-Founder at Punakaiki FundLance WiggsPartner at Climate Venture Capital FundAgostino WincklerVice President at Apax DigitalAnna CupplesChief Digital Officer at HarmoneyRowan SimpsonChairman at Hoku Group

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Also worked at Quest Software17

Vinny SmithFounder & Limited Partner at Toba CapitalBrinkley MorsePartner & Co-Founder at Toba CapitalPaul SallaberryOperating Partner, Sales at Icon VenturesChris CookOperating Advisor at Updata PartnersDerek LangoneOperating Advisor at Updata PartnersKathleen DunleavyVice President at Muus Climate Partners

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