Messe Stuttgart India Appoints Gaurav Sood as New CEO

Leveraging extensive industry experience Gaurav will lead Messe Stuttgart India’s strategic initiatives that seek to support India’s growth story with their industry-specific events.

Messe Stuttgart India names Gaurav Sood CEO. With 25 years of experience, he'll lead strategic industry events & drive growth. Includes interim CEO update.

New Delhi: Messe Stuttgart India has announced the appointment of Gaurav Sood as its CEO. A distinguished leader with 25 years of extensive experience, Sood has contributed significantly to the exhibition industry.

With a proven track record of driving growth, innovation and operational excellence, he is well-positioned to lead Messe Stuttgart India’s initiatives.

His focus will be on advancing the company’s mission of supporting India’s evolving economy through strategic industry events that foster innovation and collaboration.

Prior to joining Messe Stuttgart India, Sood held leadership roles at Hyve India and the MCI Group.

Roland Bleinroth, President of Messe Stuttgart, said:

We are excited to work with our new CEO colleague in India, Gaurav Sood and at the same time express our sincere appreciation to Aditya Gupta for his service in the interim period. Mr. Sood’s extensive experience in the trade-show industry will facilitate the further expansion of our already successful business model in India.”

“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Messe Stuttgart India,” stated Sood.

“In a short time we have built a strong presence in the Indian Market, and my vision is to further strengthen our leadership. As India’s economic landscape evolves, I see Messe Stuttgart India playing a pivotal role in this growth facilitating industry collaboration, driving innovation, and creating strategic platforms that empower businesses and contribute to the nation’s progress.”

Aditya Gupta, CEO & Managing Partner, India Didactics Association, had temporarily been managing Messe Stuttgart India since June 2024 as the Interim CEO.

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