Vanessa previously held senior roles in Hong Kong with then NYSE listed Nord Anglia Education, a leading operator of international primary and secondary schools globally, in operations, corporate finance and investor relations. Her experience also includes working for Minter Ellison as a lawyer, before employment with Bank of Scotland in Sydney and Hong Kong.
She has two sons attending Cranbrook in the Senior School and her nephew is attends Cranbrook Junior School.
She was appointed to the School Council as a director in 2023.