John Railton

John Railton is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in managing and delivering customer-focused solutions. Currently serving as General Manager - Customer Platforms at Xero since September 2019, John leads a high-performing engineering team of over 60 professionals across multiple regions. Prior roles include Head of Technology Delivery - Customer at NZ Post, Salesforce Delivery Manager at Qantas, and Applications Development Manager at Les Mills International, demonstrating a strong focus on Salesforce and customer systems. John's career began at Auckland Flowers Ltd. as IT Manager, with early experience as a Web Developer. John holds a Bachelor of Business from Auckland University of Technology, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Maastricht University, and a Diploma of Digital Media from Media Design School.