Thomas Tearle

Thomas Tearle is the CEO of Young & Rubicam, Inc. in Australia & NZ. Thomas has over fifteen years of experience in the marketing and advertising industry.

Thomas started their career as an IT Support Engineer at Anglia Ruskin University before moving into the marketing industry. Their first role in marketing was at Green Cathedral PLC as an SEM Manager. From there they moved to Golley Slater as an Account Director and then to Wunderman as a Business Director. In 2014 they became Managing Director at Isobar.

During their time at Isobar, Thomas has been involved in a number of industry initiatives. Thomas was a Judge for the Effies Award in 2019 and they are currently a Judge for the OMA Creative Collection. Thomas has also been a mentor for Trinity P3 Global Marketing Management Consultants' Marketing Mentors Program.

Thomas Tearle's educational career began with a BSc in Electronics & Computer Science from Anglia Ruskin University. From there, they went on to obtain a Master of Business Administration - MBA with a focus in Mini MBA in Marketing from Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson. Finally, they completed their schooling at Vandyke Upper School.

They work with Jj Schmuckler - Chief Growth Officer, Frank-Michael Schmidt - CEO, Scholz & Friends Group, and Ronnie Felder - Chief People Officer. Thomas Tearle reports to Jon Cook, Global CEO.