Xero apologises for handling sexual misconduct complaint against Rod Drury

Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 Oct, 5:22pm

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Xero has issued an unreserved apology to former employee Ally Naylor following an independent review. The firm expressed regret over its handling of a 2017 whistleblower complaint alleging unwanted sexual contact by founder and former chief executive Rod Drury. Drury has previously denied all allegations of wrongdoing.

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1. StuffTue 20 Oct, 1:39pm

   Xero apologises for handling of alleged unwanted sexual contact complaint after Stuff investigation (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 20 Oct, 4:01pm

   Rod Drury accused of sexual misconduct: Xero apologises over 2017 complaint handling (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 20 Oct, 5:22pm

   Xero apologises over handling of sexual misconduct complaint made against founder Rod Drury (opens in new tab)