Claudia von Hornstein has worked for AVA since 2002, both in its AVA GmbH form under Mr. Stecher and then later for AVA international GmbH. She is the executive assistant and runs the office in Schwabing. Her tasks include managing the licensing department (tertiary business – special editions and special licenses, audio books) as well as foreign rights and maintaining the Website. She is the first point of contact for questions regarding screen adaptions for book projects and questions regarding Michael and Edgar Ende.