About Alexander von Schirmeister

Alexander von Schirmeister, 25+ years of professional experience spanning industries (Commerce, Telco, FMCG, Consulting, B2B) and continents (Latin-America, Europe). Most recently held large regional CMO and general management/P&L roles, with a track record of establishing customer-led, high-performance teams. Digitally-savy executive equally at ease in fast-moving, nimble and dynamic environments, as in larger global matrix and corporate structures. Experience in both high-growth/scaling and in legacy turnaround environments, as change manager or solidifier. Managing Director, UK & EMEA Alex is the Managing Director of Xero, responsible for business operations across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Prior to Xero, he led the European operations for small business payments technology company SumUp, and before that held senior leadership positions at Electrocomponents plc and at eBay, where he gained exposure to a large constituency of merchant sellers. Alex believes that small businesses are a crucial piece of the fabric of our communities, alongside many of the sectors that support them – such as accountants and bookkeepers. He is passionate about giving small businesses access to the digital tools they need to unlock their true potential. Where Alexander von Schirmeister is focused on driving growth in the UK & EMEA regions. Alexander also serves as a Digital Advisory Board Member at Intermediate Capital Group and is an Angel Investor in various early-stage technology start-ups. With a strong background in technology and marketing, Alexander has held leadership positions at companies such as SumUp, CBI, RS Components, eBay Inc, and Facebook. Alexander holds BS in International Business from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business.