The Tech Panel
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The Tech Panel
From Microsoft to Xero to EventsAir: Transforming Business Culture and Innovation with Chris Ridd
Chris Ridd is a seasoned business executive with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, excelling across disciplines such as general management, sales, marketing, strategic planning, and people management. As the CEO of EventsAir, Chris is spearheading the company’s growth in a post-pandemic era, leveraging his extensive expertise to enhance the world’s most powerful event management platform.
With a distinguished career that includes 15 years at Microsoft and transformative leadership as Managing Director of Xero Australia, Chris scaled Xero from a start-up to Australia’s largest cloud accounting software, growing from 4,500 to over 320,000 paying customers in just five years. Recognized with accolades such as the Stevie Awards for Executive of the Year and Innovator of the Year, Chris is celebrated for his strategic vision, decisive execution, and ability to build high-performance teams.
Now at EventsAir, Chris applies his passion for technology and leadership to empower event planners worldwide. EventsAir, with its 30+ years of innovation, has redefined event management by providing cutting-edge solutions that deliver the WOW factor. Under Chris's leadership, the company continues to transform the industry with bold initiatives like the OnAIR platform, which revolutionized virtual and hybrid events in response to global challenges.
With a strong focus on community, inclusivity, and customer-centric innovation, Chris Ridd and EventsAir are at the forefront of creating unforgettable event experiences. Whether it’s live, virtual, or hybrid, EventsAir enables event planners to break barriers and set new standards in the ever-evolving world of event technology.
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