Sukhinder Singh Cassidy

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, currently the CEO of New Zealand's accounting software company "Xero", has a history of leadership in the tech industry. Her tenure as the president of StubHub, as well as her executive roles at companies such as Google, Amazon, and Polyvore, demonstrate her aptitude for navigating the complexities of the digital world. In 2011, Cassidy channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into establishing "Joyus", a video shopping platform that further exhibited her knack for innovation.

However, Cassidy's influence extends beyond the realm of technology. In July 2015, she launched "theBoardlist", an online marketplace geared towards connecting CEOs with women board candidates. This venture, which boasted over 600 endorsed women from the tech industry at its inception, has significantly impacted board placements; by November 2017, "theBoardlist" had influenced over 100 such placements. Cassidy's past board director roles at companies including J. Crew Group, Inc., StitchFix, TripAdvisor, Ericsson, and Urban Outfitters, along with her advisory role at Twitter, underscore her personal commitment to promoting diversity in leadership.

As well as being an angel investor with investments in The Real Real, Soma Water, and J. Hilburn, Cassidy's involvement in the sports sector is notable. In May 2025, she joined the ownership group for the Toronto Tempo, a WNBA Team. This breadth of involvement, spanning technology, entrepreneurship, board leadership, and sports ownership, paints a picture of Cassidy as a multi-faceted and influential figure.