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David Thodey
Chairman at
XERO LIMITED
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
David Ingle Thodey is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 9 different companies and currently occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman at Tyro Payments Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Chairman for Xero Ltd. and Chairman at Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation. Mr. Thodey is also on the board of Ramsay Health Care Ltd. He previously held the position of Chairman for Sensis Pty Ltd., Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Telstra Corp. Ltd., Chairman at Vodafone Fixed Ltd., Chief Executive Officer of IBM New Zealand Ltd., Chief Executive Officer at IBM Australia Ltd. and Chairman of Basketball Australia. He received an undergraduate degree from Victoria University of Wellington.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XERO LIMITED 0.01% | 2026-03-30 | 11,005 ( 0.01% ) | 595 203 $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2025-09-04 | 17,546 ( 0.01% ) | 468 237 $ | 2026-05-30 |
David Thodey active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LIMITED | Chairman | 2023-11-27 |
| XERO LIMITED | Chairman | 2020-01-31 |
Climate Leaders Coalition | Chairman | - |
Aspiring Co. Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Square Peg Capital Pty Ltd.
 Square Peg Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Square Peg invests in companies located in APAC. The firm focuses on AI, fintech and SaaS. It provides financing for seed and early-stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of David Thodey
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TYRO PAYMENTS LIMITED | Chairman | 2023-02-28 |
| VODAFONE GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2020-07-27 |
Telstra Corp. Ltd.
 Telstra Corp. Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides broadband internet, TV and mobile phone services & retails electronics products through online | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-03-31 |
Basketball Australia
 Basketball Australia Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as governing and controlling body for basketball | Chairman | 2009-12-31 |
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Training of David Thodey
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
62
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Vodafone Group Plc
 Vodafone Group Plc Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides mobile and fixed telecommunications services | Communications |
Telstra Corp. Ltd.
Telstra Corp. Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides broadband internet, TV and mobile phone services & retails electronics products through online | Communications |
GSM Association
 GSM Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Functions as a association representing interest of mobile operators | Commercial Services |
Xero Ltd.
 Xero Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud-based accounting, bookkeeping and payment software platform solutions for small businesses | Technology Services |
Ramsay Health Care Ltd.
 Ramsay Health Care Ltd. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates private hospitals | Health Services |
IBM Australia Ltd.
 IBM Australia Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology, software and services | Technology Services |
Thryv Australia Pty Ltd.
 Thryv Australia Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops communication software and provides digital marketing & data services | Technology Services |
Vodafone Fixed Ltd.
 Vodafone Fixed Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication and broadband services | Communications |
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
 Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides scientific and industrial research services | Commercial Services |
Victoria University of Wellington
 Victoria University of Wellington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
IBM New Zealand Ltd.
 IBM New Zealand Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops computer solutions through the use of advanced information technology | Technology Services |
Basketball Australia
Basketball Australia Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as governing and controlling body for basketball | Consumer Services |
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
 Great Barrier Reef Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Tyro Payments Ltd.
 Tyro Payments Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides electronic payment transactions and banking services for merchants & provides corporate investment services | Commercial Services |
Square Peg Capital Pty Ltd.
Square Peg Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Square Peg invests in companies located in APAC. The firm focuses on AI, fintech and SaaS. It provides financing for seed and early-stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
CSL Ltd. (New Zealand) | |
Aspiring Co. Pty Ltd. | |
National COVID-19 Coordination Commission | |
Climate Leaders Coalition |
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