FRAUEN !N FÜHRUNG (F!F) Initiative der deutschen Immobilienwirtschaft für mehr Frauen in Führungspositionen e.V.
The initiative "WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP (WIL)" aims to bring more female executives to the German real estate industry. Established as a non-profit organization in 2019, WIL advocates for diversity at leadership levels. The real estate sector shapes cities, buildings, and living spaces, influencing social participation and interaction. More women and diverse perspectives in leadership positions promote better decisions, enhance innovation, societal acceptance, and the industry as a whole.
Our goal: Cultural transformation for sustainable decision-making and a contemporary, future-ready real estate industry.
Content participation
Anika Bornschein
Managing Director / CFO, Deutsche Asset One GmbH
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Career-MeetUpEN
10/10/2025 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
MeetUp P.01 Table 2 | Halle / hall 3
Thread / thematic series: Science, Engineering, Digitalization & Technology
Joblevel: Professional, Leading position, Lateral entry, Startup & Entrepreneurship
How to drive digital transformation, tackle resistance, and turn hurdles into progress in the real estate industry
Specific knowledge & insights: Participants will learn why many digital strategies fail – and how to do better. From top-down strategy and bottom-up use cases to embedding change through people, data, and IT architecture. You'll hear how to connect vision with execution, involve teams effectively, and leverage PropTechs to drive lasting digital transformation in a traditionally slow-moving industry.
Presented by FRAUEN !N FÜHRUNG (F!F) Initiative der deutschen Immobilienwirtschaft für mehr Frauen in Führungspositionen e.V.
Details about the speaker Anika Bornschein
Vita: Anika Bornschein is Managing Director and CFO of Deutsche Asset One GmbH, a Berlin-based investment and asset management company specializing in German residential real estate. In her role, she is responsible for Finance & Controlling, IT & Digitalization, Compliance & HR. She leads key initiatives in digital transformation and data strategy, driving automation, transparency, and integration across financial and operational processes. With over 15 years of experience in the real estate and finance sectors, Anika combines deep financial expertise with a strong understanding company building and the evolving role of technology in asset management. Prior to joining Deutsche Asset One in 2010 (initially through its predecessor Dupuis Asset Management), she held senior finance positions at Grupo Lar and PwC, focusing on portfolio & asset management, financial structuring, and real estate advisory. Anika is passionate about building robust governance frameworks, using data as a strategic asset, and aligning ESG and compliance standards with financial performance. As a strong advocate for digital innovation, she champions cross-functional collaboration between finance, operations, and IT. She holds a B.A. in Real Estate and am M.A. in Finance & Accounting and continuously expands her expertise in leadership, digital strategy, and sustainability. In addition, Anika is part of the speaker network “FRAUEN !N FÜHRUNG” (Women in Leadership), where she supports greater visibility and empowerment of women in the real estate industry.
