Alex von Schirmeister

Managing Director, UK & EMEA at Xero

Alex von Schirmeister is the Managing Director, UK & EMEA at Xero. Alex was previously an Executive Vice President, Europe at SumUp, and before that they were a Member of Innovation Council at CBI (Confederation of British Industry). Before joining RS Components, they were the Chief Digital, Technology & Innovation Officer at electrocomponents plc (ECM.L), where they oversaw the company's digital transformation. Alex has also served on the UK Advisory Board / Client Council for Facebook, and on the eBay International AG Board of Directors.

Alex von Schirmeister's educational career includes obtaining an MBA from INSEAD, a BS in International Business from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, and an Abitur / CCH from Colegio Aleman Alexander von Humboldt. Alex also holds certifications from the Wine Scholar Guild in Spanish Wine Scholar and French Wine Scholar, and from the WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust in WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.

Alex von Schirmeister works with Damien Tampling - Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, Mark Cross - Non-executive Director, and Rachael Powell - Chief Customer Officer. Alex von Schirmeister reports to Steve Vamos, CEO.

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  • Managing Director, UK & EMEA

    December, 2021 - present

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