Bernd Fesel has experience in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) for over 30years and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the EIT Culture & Creativity. Prior to this, Berndwas a serial entrepreneur within the CCSI sector: He held the role of director of the EuropeanCreative Business Network, as vice director of the European Capital of Culture in the Ruhr Region and was senior advisor to the legacy institute of RUHR.2010 until 2018: the European centre forCreative Economy in Dortmund. He also played a key role in EU initiatives such as JRC-CreativeCity Monitor, Voices for Culture program and ENCATC.