The Xero founder handed back the award weeks after winning it, after Stuff reported sexual misconduct allegations by three former employees in New Zealand.
Drury denies the allegations. Xero is an ASX-listed accounting software company founded by him.
The case centres on claims involving former employees and has led to the return of one of New Zealand's highest-profile public honours.
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