Anelia Heese

Anelia Heese is an operations generalist with a keen interest in technology, adventure, and fostering collaboration.

With a background in primary industries, education, SaaS, and coworking, Anelia brings a wealth of experience to any organization looking to drive innovation and social impact.

Anelia Heese holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Value and Policy Studies (Knowledge Management) from the University of Stellenbosch.

Throughout her career, Anelia has held various roles including Community Consultant at iconomy, Podcast Producer at herklink.co.za, Project Manager at Die Zwei GmbH, and Community Experience Designer at Spontaneity Lab.

She has also served as Head of Experience at YBF Ventures, General Manager at Inspire9, Community Manager at Inspire9, Partnerships Manager at CareMonkey, and Business Catalyst at Cortex Brand Studio.

Anelia's professional journey includes roles such as Research Associate at Stellenbosch University, Co-founder at SA1, Admin assistant at Shanduka Coal, and Production Manager at Orleans Farms.

Anelia Heese is driven by the belief that empowering communities leads to great achievements, a philosophy that she carries through her work in various industries.