Tarryn Knight

Tarryn Knight has a diverse work experience in marketing and communication roles. Tarryn started their career in 2003 as a Strategic Planner at Lesoba Consult, where they assisted in the formulation of strategic plans for the business and clients. Tarryn then worked as a Temporary Assistant at various companies before joining Ernst & Young as a Communication Assistant. At Ernst & Young, they were involved in internal communications and managed online information resources.

In 2005, Tarryn worked as a Freelance Communication Strategy Consultant in Cape Town, where they developed communication and brand strategies for public sector clients. Tarryn also worked as a Project Assistant at Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, contributing to various projects including sponsorship strategy development and conference planning.

Tarryn joined Volkswagen Group South Africa in 2006 and held the role of Senior Brand Manager, responsible for managing the budget and developing integrated marketing campaigns. Tarryn then became the Marketing Research Manager, conducting research on customer satisfaction and brand image for Volkswagen Group Brands.

From 2014 to 2020, Tarryn worked at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles South Africa. Tarryn initially served as the Marketing Communications Manager, overseeing marketing activities for commercial vehicles. Later, they became the Product and Marketing Manager, responsible for the product portfolio and marketing strategies.

Most recently, Tarryn is the Head of Marketing, PR, and Product at Audi South Africa, a position they have held since 2020. Overall, Tarryn has a strong background in marketing, communication, and brand management across various industries.

Tarryn Knight attended the University of Pretoria in Pretoria from 1999 to 2002, where they earned a B.Com (Honours) degree in Communication Management. Prior to that, from 1994 to 1998, they attended Saint Dominic's School for Girls in Boksburg and received a Matric Exemption. In their Matric, Tarryn achieved excellent grades in subjects such as English (A), Mathematics (A), Biology (B), Science (B), Art (C), and Afrikaans (C).