Tessa Tierney

Tessa Tierney currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at UP Education, a role assumed in June 2024. Prior to this, Tessa held various leadership positions at Spark New Zealand from December 2015 to June 2024, including Product & Technology Director, where responsibilities encompassed designing valued products and service experiences. Tessa also contributed as an Agile Tribe Lead and Business Manager, managing significant revenue portfolios and enhancing operational capabilities. Earlier experience includes Development Director and General Manager Marketing roles at Cure Kids, and extensive positions at Vodafone Group Services, where responsibilities spanned regional brand management and global sponsorship. Tessa's educational background includes a degree in Communication Studies with a focus on Public Relations from Manukau Institute of Technology.