She graduated summa cum laude from Antwerp University in 1983. In parallel with her law practice, Mrs. Wachsstock has served on the board of several companies. She is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Belgian national post company De Post – La Poste, a position she held from 1995 until 2000. Mrs. Wachsstock also served as member of the Board of Directors of Belgacom. She has also served on the Board of Directors of Royale Belge and later Axa Belgium.