Another Xero employee, Tim, told the publication Amy had confided in him about the incident the next morning after he noticed “she looked a bit weepy”.
“Amy is a pretty robust person. She’s not someone prone to exaggeration or undue stress,” he said.
A representative for Drury did not want to comment regarding the new complaint.
Drury has previously denied accusations he had non-consensually kissed and groped Naylor and claimed that “any other relationships I had over that period were consensual and mutual”.
While Naylor said the behaviour began in 2015, it was formally reported to Xero in 2017. This led to an internal investigation, the findings of which have not been publicly released.
Naylor told the Herald she stands by her allegation there was “unwanted and inappropriate sexual contact”.
“A formal complaint is not made lightly, particularly by a junior employee against a well-known CEO, at personal and professional risk.”
Xero later opened an external investigation after Naylor’s public complaint, with King’s Counsel Maria Dew leading the review.
“I am co-operating fully with New Zealand Police and welcome the independent review being led by Maria Dew, KC,” Naylor said.
A spokesperson for Xero said “the current board and leadership are committed to fully understanding and evaluating the events and Xero’s response with expert assistance”.
When asked if Dew’s inquiry would address the second allegations, the spokesperson said “additional matters” could be considered if they were “relevant”.
“The review will consider Xero’s handling of the 2017 complaint, and the related decision-making processes,” they said.
“The reviewer has the ability to interview any parties she considers relevant, and to consider any additional matters that arise during the course of the review.”
Xero said it would not be appropriate to comment further as the review is ongoing.
Anyone with relevant information can confidentially get in contact through the email review@xero.com.
