Mr. Fesel has experience in CCSI for over 30 years and is currently Interim CEO of the newly founded EIT Culture & Creativity as well as the director of the European Creative Business Network. Prior to this, he was a serial entrepreneur within the CCSI, held the role of vice director of the European Capital of Culture (Ruhr Region) and was senior advisor to the european centre for creative economy (ecce) in Dortmund. Since 1990 Bernd is founder of startups, architect of novel public organisations, inspirator for programs and policies for CCSI as well as influencer and publisher.