Vanessa is Visitor Experience Director, which includes leading Landmark’s holiday business and overseeing Landmark's marketing, communications, public engagement and booking enquiries teams. Vanessa studied history at university and has a passion for sharing heritage with as many people in society as possible. Growing up in Nottingham, she cultivated her love of historic buildings through trips to Wollaton Hall, Hardwick Hall and Nottingham Castle.
She is a Trustee of the National Justice Museum and City of Caves in Nottingham.
Career-wise, her background is in the corporate sector, having qualified as an accountant with PwC followed by roles at the Tata Group and Diageo Plc.