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Rod Drury stories

Rod Drury is a visionary figure whose interests and expertise have significantly shaped the tech landscape, especially in the realms of accounting, cloud computing, and broadband connectivity. His involvement in various initiatives, from leading Xero's ambitious global expansion to advocating for a stronger New Zealand presence in the tech world, underscores a commitment to innovation and economic growth. Drury's stories reflect a blend of entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, and a forward-looking mindset aimed at transforming New Zealand into a tech powerhouse.

Drury's drive is evident in his efforts to revolutionize small and medium-sized business (SMB) operations through Xero, his pioneering work in advocating for better broadband connectivity in New Zealand, and his strategic roles in engaging with significant global recruits to bolster Xero's influence in the accounting software domain. His interest in leveraging big data for societal benefits, alongside his active participation in political debates on ICT policies, showcases a multi-faceted approach to harnessing technology as a tool for economic and social advancement. Through his work, Drury exemplifies the qualities of a leader eager to chart new territories in the tech world while continuously pushing for a tech-savvy and globally competitive New Zealand.

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Atomic.io appoints new CEO to lead growth

Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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Atomic.io appoints new CEO, Duncan Journee, to lead growth as they continue to expand in Australia and New Zealand with major enterprise clients.
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Xero founder Rod Drury steps down from CEO role

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Xero, the New Zealand-based accounting software company, has announced the appointment of Steve Vamos as its new CEO.
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North America head steps down as Xero eyes key global recruitments

Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Xero's head of North America, Peter Karpas, is stepping down. CFO, Ross Jenkins, will lead operations in the US until a replacement is found.
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Redundancy - How will a new international cable benefit NZ?

Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the third of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand in.
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Pricing: How will a new international cable benefit NZ?

Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the second of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand i.
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How will a new international cable benefit NZ?

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the first of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand in.
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Govt launches NZ Business Number

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Commerce Minister Craig Foss this week formally launched the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) at Xero.
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Drury drives Xero's US expansion with Microsoft, HP and Paypal stalwarts

Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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Xero Limited has bolstered its Board and US management team with the appointment of a new Board Chairman, adding a further US based Director, and esta.
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Recruiting Xero hits 200,000 customers

Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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Company hits 200,000 customers, closes new channel deals and appoints three new executives - one of which was previous Microsoft New Zealand CTO.
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Xero writes off $700k by ending Xero Personal…

Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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CEO Rod Drury reveals the company is discontinuing Xero Personal, the personal finance software, late next year - writing off $700,000 in the process.
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Dotcom to 'reboot' Pacific Fibre plan

Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Kim Dotcom aims to revive Pacific Fibre's vision, connecting NZ to the U.S. with an undersea cable via his new website Me.ga.
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Xero introduces online invoicing

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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Small business accounting software provider changes the accounting game with the addition of online invoicing.
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Does Pacific Fibre still have a business case?

Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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Pacific Fibre's 12,950km cable project faces funding woes, yet experts see a business case if adequate financing is secured.
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Second fibre connection to the world cancelled

Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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The company behind New Zealand's proposed second Fibre Optic connection to the rest of the world has pulled the plug.
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Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure

Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.
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Xero's fear over gov privacy plans

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Xero is raising alarms over new Inland Revenue plans to access overseas company data, stressing the need for privacy protections and customer notifications.
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Five big UFB turn-offs

Thu, 24th May 2012
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The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.
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Xero bosses sell shares to allow others on board

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Top Xero executives sell USD $5 million in shares to welcome new investors, including MYOB co-founder Brad Shofer, without diluting current holdings.
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Xero hits 50k business clients

Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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Online accounting vendor Xero celebrates reaching 50,000 paying business customers, having processed $50bn in transactions since launching four years ago.
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Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...

Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Another week, another announcement of a UFB 'first'. This time it's the first schools to be connected to the embryonic Government-funded network.