Tessa Kaio

Tessa Kaio has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Tessa started their career in 2004 at Tourism New Zealand, where they worked as a Media Advisor and Media Coordinator, responsible for hosting international media and generating positive coverage for New Zealand. Tessa then worked as an Assistant Brand Manager at NZME. from 2006 to 2007. In 2007, they joined Tourism Holdings Limited as a Brand Manager for Kelly Tarlton's and later moved to Village Roadshow as a Marketing Manager for Kelly Tarlton's. In 2011, they worked at The University of Auckland as an Advertising & Promotions Manager. Tessa then joined AQA in 2012, where they were part of the Marketing Delivery team and contributed to the development of marketing strategies. As a Freelancer/Contractor in 2013, they worked as a Marketing Communications Consultant. From 2013 to 2020, they worked at Chemistry as a Senior Account Manager and later as an Account Director, leading client portfolios and working with high-profile brands. Currently, they are employed at Chorus NZ Limited as a B2B Campaign Manager and Marketing Lead - B2B.

Tessa Kaio completed their Bachelor of Communications (BCS) degree in Public Relations from Auckland University of Technology, which they pursued from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, they obtained a Certificate of e-Marketing from the New Zealand Marketing Association, which they completed in 2008. Tessa also holds a Certificate of Direct Marketing from the same association, which they earned in 2010.