“It's never been a more exciting time to imagine what's possible with software’: Xero CEO outlines how AI could transform the finance industry as we know it

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  • Xero CEO outlines the agentic age of accounting, powered by AI
  • Several new additions to JAX agentic platform will help workers in all teams
  • Cassidy also looks to allay fears AI will take jobs, saying human influence is always vital

The CEO of Xero has highlighted the key role AI can play in helping revolutionize the finance and accounting industries.

Speaking at Xerocon 2026 in London, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy outlined her company’s aim, “to be the trusted ecosystem for the agentic era” through its range of AI services and tools.

“It's never been a more exciting time to imagine what's possible with software,” she declared, outlining Xero’s aim, “to keep transforming our platforms, so you can transform your practice and then we can keep taking advantage of technology old and new to make work smarter.”

Agentic age

Cassidy went on to mention Xero’s role in two major initiatives going forward,...

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