James Erskine

James Erskine is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions. As the Global Head of Acquisition Integration at Xero since June 2020, James has successfully led multiple integration projects for various acquisitions, including companies such as Waddle, Planday, and TaxCycle. Prior to Xero, James held several senior roles at Deloitte Australia, directing M&A consulting engagements that encompassed significant initiatives such as a $15 billion carve-out and a $4 billion merger in the media industry. James is a Chartered Accountant, holding a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting and a dual Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Economics from Monash University.