Sophia Hesselgrave

Sophia Hesselgrave is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in research, brand strategy, and creative operations, currently serving as Senior Manager, Brand Strategy at Elastic since March 2019. Previous roles include Marketing Program Manager and Creative Operations Manager at Elastic, Producer in Digital & Creative at National Australia Bank from February 2015 to June 2018, and Video Journalist at Fairfax Media from June 2013 to February 2015. Sophia also worked as a Reporter and Producer at NZ On Air from 2011 to 2013 and began a career as a Gallery Host at City Gallery Wellington in 2009. Sophia's educational background includes pursuing an MBA at the University of Otago (2023-2025), completing an Executive Education program at MIT Sloan in early 2022, earning a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Canterbury (2011-2012), obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Victoria University of Wellington (2007-2010), and studying at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen (2008-2009).