Christine Preitauer is a researcher, innovation manager and coach working at the intersection of music, the creative industries and organisational development. She spent ten years at kreHtiv Netzwerk Hannover, most recently as CEO, and served as President of the Lower Saxony Association of Cultural and Creative Industries (VNKK). She holds an M.A. in Media and Music and is a certified Innovation Manager (innotonic, ISO 56002) and certified Team and Group Coach (DCA). She currently coordinates MUSIK ZÄHLT, a nationwide study examining the working realities, income situations and future perspectives of freelance music professionals in Germany.