Tessa Burmester

Tessa Burmester is a seasoned professional in commercial partnerships and sports marketing, currently serving as the Commercial Partnerships Manager at New Zealand Rugby since July 2022. Prior to this role, Tessa worked as a Sport Marketing Specialist at adidas, focusing on servicing the portfolio of New Zealand athletes. Tessa's extensive experience includes various positions at SPUR - Sponsorship and Brand Experiences, where responsibilities ranged from Account Executive to Account Director over a four-year period. Previous roles also include Marketing and Events Coordinator at Les Mills Auckland City and Marketing and Promotions Assistant at Les Mills New Zealand. Tessa holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and Human Resource Management from Victoria University of Wellington, completed in 2016, and received foundational education at Sacred Heart Girls College Hamilton between 2007 and 2011.