Landesmesse Stuttgart Aappoints Gaurav Sood as CEO

29 Mar 2025 CW Team

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

“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. Sood’s extensive experience in the trade-show industry will facilitate the further expansion of our already successful business model in India”, said Roland Bleinroth, President of Messe Stuttgart.

"I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Messe Stuttgart India," stated Gaurav 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.

Messe Stuttgart India has expanded its portfolio with the addition of DIDAC Skills and has successfully organized several key events, including DIDAC INDIA, LogiMAT India, MOLDEX India, and FASTNEX, driving industry growth and reinforcing India’s vision to become a global trade fair hub. The parent company, Messe Stuttgart in Germany, has an impressive legacy that spans over 80 years, hosting more than 70 international fairs and congresses each year, attracting millions of visitors and exhibitors.

Messe Stuttgart India, a subsidiary of Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG — one of the world's leading companies in the trade fair and exhibition industry since 1940—has announced the appointment of Gaurav Sood as its CEO. A distinguished leader with 25 years of extensive experience, Gaurav has contributed significantly to the exhibitions 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, Gaurav held leadership roles at Hyve India and MCI Group. “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. Sood’s extensive experience in the trade-show industry will facilitate the further expansion of our already successful business model in India”, said Roland Bleinroth, President of Messe Stuttgart. I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Messe Stuttgart India, stated Gaurav 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. Messe Stuttgart India has expanded its portfolio with the addition of DIDAC Skills and has successfully organized several key events, including DIDAC INDIA, LogiMAT India, MOLDEX India, and FASTNEX, driving industry growth and reinforcing India’s vision to become a global trade fair hub. The parent company, Messe Stuttgart in Germany, has an impressive legacy that spans over 80 years, hosting more than 70 international fairs and congresses each year, attracting millions of visitors and exhibitors.

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