Karl Durrance
Karl has spent the past 25 years in various information technology and leadership roles, ranging from Support, Operations, Product Management, Sales and General Management. In his role at Stripe, Karl oversees Stripe’s business and operations in Australia and New Zealand, helping companies of all sizes to use Stripe’s solutions to accelerate their business online and succeed globally. Prior to Stripe, Karl led the Enterprise business for AWS in Australia, working with Australia’s leading enterprises to leverage the AWS platform to accelerate innovation, reduce the cost of technology and harness the power of data to transform customer experiences. Before that, Karl also held senior roles at Fujitsu, KAZ and Telstra. A passionate business builder with an energetic, innovative and collaborative leadership style. Karl has demonstrated success building teams that deliver world leading results, with a track record of being able to engage and motivate teams to solve complex business challenges.
Sunrise Sessions
The digital economy is growing 2.5x faster than the broader economy, transforming industries and redefining how businesses scale. From marketplaces and platforms to the subscription and AI economy, startups today have unprecedented opportunities—but scaling comes with challenges. Managing complex money movement, meeting rising customer expectations and making the right financial infrastructure choices can define a company’s trajectory. In this session, Stripe Australia’s Managing Director Karl Durrance will explore key trends shaping the digital economy and share insights from enterprises that have successfully scaled. Learn how the right payment solutions can drive AI-driven agility, enhance customer experience, and create platform-powered ecosystems—building the financial foundation for the next generation of industry leaders.