She received her PhD from Linkoping University. She has an industry background and has previously worked in such posi­tions as financial manager and head accountant. Today, she is an authorized accountant. Her research interests are mergers and acquisitions, innovation management and business relationships. She has previously published in journals such as Journal of Business Research, Construction Management and Economics, International Journal of Innovation Management, and Industrial Marketing Management. In addition, Christina has had articles accepted for publication in European Journal of Marketing and The Service Industries Journal.