Marie Dessaix

Marie Dessaix is a seasoned professional with a rich background as a Foreign Rights Director in the publishing industry, having worked in New York, Belgium, and France.

She excels in negotiating licensing and co-publication contracts across various genres such as children's books, non-fiction, lifestyle, and art books.

Marie's specialties include art, books, contract management, database administration, multilingual skills (Dutch, English, French, German, Italian), event management, legal aspects, marketing materials, sales, and travel arrangements.

Her educational background includes studies in Khâgne moderne and Hypokhâgne at prestigious French high schools, as well as a Bachelor's and Master's in French Literature from La Sorbonne.

Previously, Marie held key positions such as International Publishing Rights Director at Nathan, Pocket Jeunesse, Syros at Editions Nathan, and Responsable droits étrangers ventes et achats at La Martinière Groupe.

She also served as the Foreign Rights Manager at Lannoo Publishers in Belgium and gained experience at renowned publishing houses like Harry N Abrams, Abbeville Press, and PLACE DES VICTOIRES.