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Tamara Somers

Director, Sustainability & ESG, Xero Ltd

Tamara is a seasoned ESG leader and changemaker, with global experience spanning multiple continents. Tamara joined Xero in 2021 and as Director Sustainability & ESG, she is responsible for managing, monitoring and reporting on Xero’s sustainability performance, with a focus on approaching ESG matters through use of whole-of-business initiatives. She’s passionate about embedding ESG in businesses as part of core strategy and organisational DNA. Prior to joining Xero, Tamara worked in ESG reporting and strategy at Telstra and Glencore, was an Australian diplomat, and worked in strategy consulting with Bain. Tamara holds the Competent Boards ESG Designation and a PhD in Arts from Monash University.