Anika Vooes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in innovation and digital strategy. Since 2018, Anika has served as the Chief Acceleration Manager at REWE digital, focusing on venture clienting, venture building, and venture capital. Prior to this role, Anika was an Innovation Manager at REWE, responsible for introducing the "Pick&Go" shopping experience in German supermarkets and overseeing smart store initiatives. Anika's career includes a significant tenure at Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH, where roles included Manager of Digital Strategy and the implementation of new omnichannel processes. Anika's professional journey began at Handelsblatt Media Group, where various positions, including Project Manager for Sales, were held. Anika holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and a Diploma in Marketing Communications from Oxford Media & Business School.