Vanessa O'Connell

Vanessa O'Connell is a distinguished business editor at Reuters, known for her work as a coauthor of the acclaimed book WHEELMEN. Vanessa has a strong background in journalism and economics, having pursued a Bachelor's Degree in journalism with a minor in economics at Northwestern University.

With a rich professional history, Vanessa O'Connell has held key roles at reputable organizations such as Thomson Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. She has notably served as the Global Industry Editor at Thomson Reuters, Deputy U.S. Chief, East Coast U.S. Chief, and Editor in Chief of CFO Journal at The Wall Street Journal.

Vanessa's expertise extends to editorial roles beyond The Wall Street Journal, where she was involved in the publication of WHEELMEN: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever at Penguin Random House. Her experience also includes positions like Editor of Small Business, Senior Special Writer, Reporter in Business and Finance at The Wall Street Journal, and Reporter and Writer in Personal Finance at Money magazine, a subsidiary of Time Inc.