Paul Saunders

Paul Saunders is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships across various sectors, including technology and media. Currently serving as a Senior Partnerships Manager at Xero since November 2018, Paul focuses on enhancing workflows for small business customers through global and local partnerships. Additional roles include Director at kinetik, where Paul emphasizes the importance of real connections in remote working environments, and a prior position as a Consultant at Nelson O'Neill. With a strong background in driving growth at companies such as Square and Unscriptd, Paul has successfully implemented business development strategies and fostered key partnerships. Previous experiences also include leadership roles at Twitter, Yahoo7, and Exponential Interactive, where Paul consistently achieved revenue targets and built robust client relationships. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) in Media Studies with Sociology from the University of South Wales.