Messe Stuttgart India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG, has appointed Gaurav Sood as its Chief Executive Officer. With 25 years of leadership experience in the exhibitions and events industry, Gaurav is set to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence, strengthening the company’s presence in India.
His focus will be on expanding strategic industry events that foster innovation, collaboration, and business growth, aligning with India’s evolving economic landscape.
Gaurav brings extensive expertise from his previous leadership roles. Prior to joining Messe Stuttgart India, he served as General Manager – India at Hyve Group, leading strategic planning and business development. He also held key positions at ITE Group plc as General Manager – Operations, and at MCI India, where he served as Director – Association Management & Consulting India for nine years.
Roland Bleinroth, President of Messe Stuttgart, welcomed Gaurav, emphasizing that his expertise will further expand Messe Stuttgart’s successful business model in India.
Expressing his vision, Gaurav Sood stated, “Messe Stuttgart India will play a key role in industry collaboration, innovation, and business empowerment, contributing to India’s economic progress.”