MARK
REES
CTO, XERO
About mARK
Mark leads the platform, security, data and automation teams at Xero and is responsible for enabling Xero’s technology platform for growth and innovation. Before joining Xero, Mark was the chief technology officer for Microsoft New Zealand and the chief product and technology officer for Trade Me. Mark has a PhD and BSc in chemistry from the University of Canterbury.
What Mark might talk About …
Drawing parallels with the world of chemical interactions and team dynamics, Mark has uncovered entirely new concepts in the field of business planning and team structure. He will explore the deep and previously unknown connections between chemical bonds and effective team structures. In particular connections can be made between the types of clothing team members wear, and their levels and types of interactivity with each other - just as in chemistry.