NZ Herald27 Aug, 2026 02:03 AMQuick ReadBusiness commentator Eden Bradfield discusses with Herald NOW Business the challenges facing Xero's growth strategy and workplace culture. Video / Herald NOW BusinessXero chair David Thodey has defended the company’s decision to hike chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy’s remuneration, while acknowledging shareholder frustration over the company’s share price.

Speaking at Xero’s annual meeting on Thursday, Thodey said the software company needed to remain competitive in attracting and retaining