Vanessa has worked in the bookselling business for over 2 decades, starting with a degree in Publishing (BA) from the Hogeschool van Amsterdam. Since, her love for books, storytelling and international settings has paved the way for her to deepen her knowledge of the book trade. She has worked as a Bookstore Manager in Paris, General Manager of a bookstore chain in Cambodia and Sales Manager Benelux for the London based art book publisher Phaidon Press. She has been with AUP as Director of Sales & Marketing now for over ten years.