Introducing our guests: Christof Papousek (Cineplexx International GmbH)

The 6^th Vienna Music Business Research Days 2015 focus on “Financing Music in the Digital Age”. International experts and academics discuss new and alternative revenue sources for the music scene such as music streaming for the classic music business, crowdfunding and business angel funding.

Christof Papousek, CFO of the Cineplexx International GmbH, will be joining the discussion on “The Economic Relevance of Classical Music Streaming” in Joseph Haydn-Hall of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna from 10:15-11:15 on October 1, 2015.

Christof Papousek has a high school degree in technical engineering and made his master of business administration at Vienna University of economy and commerce. He is specialized in accountancy, tax law and revision. During his studies he worked already as audit assistant at KPMG where he joined as a consultant after his university degree. After a couple of years of consulting and auditing work, Christof Papousek joined Constantin-Film group of companies, where he reconstructed the financial department and company structure. In 2004 he became managing director and in 2008 he joined as entrepreneur and Co-share holder in the international cinema operation. He is also covering several functions in the Austrian chamber of commerce representing film & cinema industry.