Grace Gown serves as Head of Global Public Policy at Xero, where she leads strategic policy initiatives and government relations across international markets. With extensive experience in technology policy, she previously held the position of Director and Head of Global Government Advisory at Access Partnership, and served as a Senior Analyst at TRPC. Grace began her public policy career as a Policy Officer at the Australian Government Department of Education. Her expertise spans digital economy policy, regulatory frameworks, and strategic government engagement, making her a respected voice in shaping technology policy landscapes.