Technology Entrepreneur & Cloud Accounting Pioneer; Founder & Former CEO of Xero; SaaS Innovation Expert
Rod Drury Biography
Rod Drury is the founder and former CEO of Xero, a cloud-based accounting software company known for transforming financial management for small businesses. Under Drury's leadership, Xero evolved from a startup into a global provider of online bookkeeping, invoicing, and payroll solutions. Drury's background in software innovation and entrepreneurial strategy has established him as a speaker on digital transformation and scaling technology ventures, offering practical insights into building disruptive platforms.
Drury's professional experience includes leading Xero's expansion into international markets, where the company serves millions of subscribers with features that support real-time collaboration and automation. His career reflects a comprehensive understanding of SaaS business models, developed through previous roles in financial technology that contributed to Xero's growth. Drury has received recognition for advancing innovation in accounting technology and for navigating competitive and regulatory challenges in the tech industry.
Active in the technology sector, Drury participates in public speaking and advisory roles, sharing knowledge from Xero's development at industry events and conferences. His expertise in explaining complex technology trends and entrepreneurship makes him a resource for leaders seeking to adopt cloud solutions and agile business strategies.
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Rod Drury Videos
Podcast on Finding Co-Founders | Rod Drury
Building a startup? You need co-founders who'll challenge you, keep you honest, and bring fresh ideas. Design-led thinking leads to Xero's key...
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