Andrew Shea

Managing Partner - Tesserent Academy

Andrew is a distinguished figure in the Australian vocational education landscape, boasting an impressive track record of achievements over his illustrious career. Twice crowned CEO of the Year at the prestigious Executive Awards, he further solidified his legacy by receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the esteemed 2023 Australasian Learner Impact Awards.

As a prominent voice in the realm of vocational education, Andrew's influence extends to his role as a Board member with the Independent Tertiary Education Council of Australia. With two decades of experience in executive leadership positions, he has held the helm of two registered training organizations and spearheaded internal learning and capability development at the ASX- Simonds Group, culminating in its transformation into a standalone entity under the acquisition of Pacific Equity Partners in late 2021.

Andrew's previous role as CEO of a major training provider specializing in security sector qualifications, encompassing physical security, investigations, airport security, and electronic security systems, adds another dimension to his impressive career in the education sector.