Andrea Schilling, Vice President MediaMarktSaturn Technology

You are one of the Women in Tech at MMS. What particularly attracted you to the tech sector?

Since joining MediaMarktSaturn seven years ago, I have gained a lot of experience on the business and finance side. I initially worked in Corporate Controlling, but then gradually developed in the direction of Tech. New opportunities kept opening up for me here, I was able to drive topics forward and take on responsibility. It is enriching and a great challenge for me to now be involved in implementing innovative technologies that support over 6 million customers and around 50,000 employees worldwide every day, and to continuously improve these solutions.

What moment in your career has had a particular impact on you?

For me, there wasn't one decisive moment. Rather, it was outstanding colleagues, numerous small experiences and personal milestones that allow me to recognize a clear common thread in retrospect - even if I didn't immediately recognize the connection at the time. Particularly important for me: the joy and enthusiasm for the job and a great team.

What tip would you give women who want to join MMS in the tech sector?

A strong network is crucial in the tech sector, but also at companies like MediaMarktSaturn in general. Networking with colleagues, finding mentors and actively participating in Women in Retail, the initiative for gender diversity at MediaMarktSaturn, have always been particularly important to me. This not only enabled me to make valuable contacts, but also to gain self-confidence and visibility. This makes it easier to get started in such a large company and to develop personally.