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Xero

Cloud accounting software provider

xero.com

Headquarters: Te Aro, New Zealand
Founded year: 2006
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 1,000–6,500
Industry: Software

Last updated October 19

Latest news about Xero

In short: Xero posted strong FY26 results and pushed AI innovation, but faced shareholder pay backlash and AI-related controversies.

Company announcements

October 11 Xero

Xero welcomes Mark Durcan to Board

The former Micron CEO joins with technology expertise to aid global scaling and AI strategy execution.

July 27 Xero

Xero appoints Jonathan Meltzer as US Managing Director

He leads growth efforts while Maninder Sawhney joins as Chief Business Officer to integrate sales and marketing under one leader.

July 14 Xero

Xero releases updated Workpapers with user-requested features

New features include AI document extraction, GST worksheet, and direct exporting. Workpapers Plus adds advanced controls and automation.

July 8 Xero

Xero announces XeroForce AI agent builder for accountants

XeroForce automates finance workflows using natural language, with early access now and general availability later this year.

Media coverage

October 19 RNZ

Xero apologises over handling of sexual misconduct complaint made against Rod Drury

Accounting software firm Xero has apologised for the way it handled a 2017 whistleblower complaint against its founder and former chief executive Rod Drury.

September 30 Motley Fool Australia

Xero shares crash 63% in a year: Is there any upside left?

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) shares have climbed higher into the green on Thursday. Find out what brokers tip next for the tech shares.

September 21 Motley Fool Australia

Down 5% today to a 7-year low: What is going on with Xero shares?

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) shares have fallen further into the red in Wednesday lunchtime trade. At the time of writing, the ASX tech shares are...

September 21 Kalkine

Why Small Business Workflows Matter to Software Group Xero (ASX:XRO)

The FY2026 result, for the year ended 31 March 2026, showed strong revenue growth as Xero added subscribers and earned more from each, while investing...

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