• Xero
  •  Overview
  • Last Modified:
  • July 7, 2025
  • Company type:
  • Public
  • Industry:
  • Software and IT
  • Verified:
  • No
  • No of Employees:
  • 1 001 - 10 000
  • Stock Code:
  • XRO
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  • Turnover $50m + ?:
  • Yes
  • Headquarters:
  • Wellington, New Zealand
  • Public Interest Score:
  • 750+

 

  • Xero
  • General Information

Description

Xero Ltd (Xero) is a provider of cloud-based accounting software for accountants and bookkeepers, small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers a range of accounting solutions that include bank transactions, invoices, reports, and sales tax.

It also provides management reports, bank reconciliation solutions, accountant specific tools, invoicing solutions with full drill-through capability.

The company provides small business owners and their advisors with access to real-time financial data on any device.

Xero serves various industries, including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, startups, farming, hospitality, construction, e-commerce, small business, and real estate.

The company has business presence in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK. Xero is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.

Xero operates in two main business segments based on geography: Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and International. Its primary focus is on providing cloud-based accounting software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses.

Xero’s mission is to simplify financial management for businesses by offering features like invoicing, bank reconciliation, payroll, and financial reporting

The company was founded in 2006 in New Zealand and has grown significantly, now serving millions of users globally.

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Susan Peterson:
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  • Company Information
  • Company System Number:
  • 70180
  • Founded Year: 
  • 2006
  • Registration Number: 
  • 1830488
  • Country: 
  • New Zealand
  • Stock Exchanges: 
    • Australian Stock Exchange
  • Financial year end: 
  • March
  • No. of Countries operations: 
  • 180
  • Company Status: 
  • In Business
  • Industry Sub Category: 
  • Technology and Communications
  • Date listed on Stock Exchange: 
  • 08/11/2012

 

  • Contact Information
  • Business operation: 
  • Xero is a powerful online accounting software solution for small businesses. Run things smoothly, keep tidy online bookkeeping records, and make compliance a breeze.
  • Primary office: 
  • 19–23 Taranaki Street Te Aro Wellington 6011

 

  • Additional Information
  • Listed?: 
  • Yes
  • Company secretary: 
  • Damien Colema
  • Reporting currency: 
  • NZD
  • ISIN number (12 digit): 
ASX
NZXROE0001S2
  • Authorised shares:
  • Issued shares:
  • 153 160 000
  • No of shareholders:
  • 1001 and more shareholders
  • No of shareholders holding 20%:
  • 1 shareholder
  • Number of shares traded
  • Per Year:
  • Per Quarter:
  • Per Month:

 

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Company Directors

Name
Nationality
Age
Role
Qualification
Name

David

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
72
RoleChairperson
QualificationBAAN, PGPGM, Hon. Sc.D., Hon. D.B., Dr. h Tech.
Date Appointed: 01/01/2020
Duration:
6 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Aldrich

Non Executive
NationalityAmerican
RoleNED
QualificationB.A.Phy, MBA
Date Appointed: 01/01/2020
Duration:
6 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Mark

Non Executive
NationalityNew Zealand
RoleNED
QualificationBBA(Acc&Fin)
Date Appointed: 01/01/2020
Duration:
6 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Anjali

Non Executive
NationalityIndia
RoleNED
QualificationBEngTech (Electrical), MSCPE, MEM
Date Appointed: 01/01/2023
Duration:
3 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Brian

Non Executive
NationalityAmerican
RoleNED
QualificationBA(Econ)(Hons), MBA
Date Appointed: 01/01/2022
Duration:
4 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Dale

Non Executive
NationalityNew Zealand
RoleNED
QualificationMBA
Date Appointed: 01/01/2018
Duration:
8 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Susan

Non Executive
NationalityNew Zealand
RoleNED
QualificationBCom/LL.B.
Date Appointed: 01/01/2017
Duration:
9 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile

 

Directors Tenure

Name
Duration
Name

David Thodey

Duration6 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Aldrich Steven

Duration6 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Mark Cross

Duration6 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Anjali Joshi

Duration3 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Brian McAndrews

Duration4 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Dale Murray

Duration8 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Susan Peterson

Duration9 years and 8 months
Profile

 

Director Experience

Name
Experience
Name

David

Experience Telecom, Technology
Profile
Name

Aldrich

Experience Financial Services, Software and IT
Profile
Name

Mark

Experience Financial Services, Investment, Banking
Profile
Name

Anjali

Experience Engineering, Software and IT, Telecom
Profile
Name

Brian

Experience Technology, Software and IT
Profile
Name

Dale

Experience Technology, Investment
Profile
Name

Susan

Experience Software and IT
Profile

 

Company Auditors

Name
Date Appointed
Years
Name

Ernst & Young

Date Appointed01/05/2016
Year10 years and 4 months
Profile

 

 

Company Committees

Name

David Thodey

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, NG
Profile
Name

Aldrich Steven

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE
Profile
Name

Mark Cross

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RE
Profile
Name

Anjali Joshi

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE
Profile
Name

Brian McAndrews

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, NG
Profile
Name

Dale Murray

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile
Name

Susan Peterson

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE, NG
Profile

 

Committee
Abbreviation
Supervisory Board
SB
Board
BD
Risk & Compliance
RC
Audit
AU
Remuneration
RE
Capital investment
CI
Industry Specific
IS
Nominations & Governance
NG
Health, Safety & Environment
HS
Social & Ethics
SE
Technology
TE
Executive
EX
Other
OT