Olivia Barber

Olivia Barber is an experienced editorial professional currently serving as the Editorial Director for Virago Modern Classics at Little, Brown Book Group since July 2023. Previously, Olivia held the position of Commissioning Editor at Hodder & Stoughton from May 2021, and served as an Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant at Orion Books from November 2017 to May 2021. Prior roles include assisting Lizzy Kremer and Harriet Moore at David Higham Associates, a brief stint as a Publicity Intern at Penguin Random House UK, and various internships at FMcM Associates, Hay Festival, and Balliol College, University of Oxford. Olivia holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature from King's College London and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford.