Vanja Wilson
About Vanja Wilson
Vanja Wilson serves as the Vice President of Sales for APAC at Partnerize, where she leads the sales strategy and focuses on innovative solutions for advertisers. With extensive experience in sales and account management across various companies, she has developed a strong expertise in partnership marketing.
Current Role at Partnerize
Vanja Wilson serves as the Vice President of Sales for the APAC region at Partnerize. In this role, she has been instrumental in leading the APAC sales team since 2023. Wilson employs a solutions-based sales strategy to align Partnerize's services with the specific needs of brands in the region. Her focus is on leveraging disruptive technology to tackle challenges faced by advertisers, driving innovation within the partnership marketing channel.
Previous Experience at Rakuten Advertising
Prior to her current position, Vanja Wilson held multiple roles at Rakuten Advertising. She served as Director of Sales Solutions from 2021 to 2022, where she managed sales strategies and client relationships. Additionally, she briefly held the position of Director of Client Services in 2021. Before these roles, she was a Senior Manager at Rakuten Advertising from 2018 to 2021, contributing to the company's growth in the APAC market.
Experience at Next Commerce
Vanja Wilson's career includes significant experience at Next Commerce. She worked as a Senior Account Manager from 2012 to 2014, where she developed client relationships and managed accounts. Additionally, she served as Customer Service Account Manager for 11 months in 2012 and later took on the role of Head of Merchant Sales for a brief period in 2014. Her time at Next Commerce provided her with foundational skills in sales and account management.
Background in Political Science
Vanja Wilson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Södertörn University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. This educational background has equipped her with analytical skills and a deep understanding of governmental and political systems, which can be beneficial in her sales and management roles.
Early Career at PokerStars
Vanja Wilson began her career at PokerStars, where she held several positions. She worked as an Operations Manager from 2010 to 2012, overseeing operational functions. Prior to that, she was a Team Leader from 2008 to 2010, managing a team and contributing to the company's operational success. Her early experiences in the gaming industry helped shape her leadership and management skills.