Evelyn Body

Evelyn Body, GM Intellectual Property and AI Governance at Xero Limited
Evelyn Body is the General Manager of Intellectual Property and AI Governance at Xero, where she leads strategic IP
initiatives at the intersection of law, business, and technology. With qualifications as a lawyer and
patent attorney, and an MBA, she brings a multifaceted approach to commercialization and innovation.
Evelyn previously served as Director of Commercialization at Auckland UniServices, contributing to
major spin-outs like Soul Machines and SapVax LLC.