The Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) announced its new Executive Committee for the 2025–2027 term during the 19th IEIA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi on 19th December 2025.
As IEIA approaches the completion of two decades of dedicated service to the exhibition industry, the new Executive Committee will drive the future with the launch of IEIA 2.0 – a renewed phase focused on innovation, inclusivity, collaboration, and future readiness for the evolving exhibition ecosystem.
Providing visionary leadership and strategic stability, Mr. Sooraj Dhawan continues as President of IEIA while Mr. Ubaid Ahmad assumes the role of Vice President of the Association. Mr. Jagdish Patankar remains as Honorary Secretary and Mr. P. Ramakrishna as Honorary Treasurer, while Mr. Sudeep Sarcar, Mr. Vipul Agarwal, and Mr. Dharampal Malhotra continue as Executive Committee Members for the 2025–2027 term. The new Members include Ms. Avisha Desai, Ms. Nazeeba Zarin, Ms. Pallavi Mehra, Mr. Satyendra Mehra and Mr. Sudhir Dhavan. The Association leadership gets a further boost with Dr. Rakesh Kumar coming on board as Ex-Officio Past President.
Sharing his vision, Mr. Dhawan stated – “The Indian exhibition industry is poised for unprecedented expansion. Our newly appointed Executive Committee will be the key catalyst in driving this transformative growth phase.”
The new Executive Committee reflects increased representation of women leaders, with three women taking seats on the EC, marking a significant step forward and serving as a testament to IEIA’s strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the industry.
The Association expresses its deep gratitude to its members, partners, and past leadership for their continued trust and support. IEIA 2.0 reaffirms its commitment to shaping a progressive, inclusive, and globally competitive future for India’s exhibition industry.
New Executive Committee 2025 -2027:
- Mr. Sooraj Dhawan, President
Founder Director, Falcon Exhibitions Pvt Ltd - Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Ex-Officio Past President
Director General – Chief Mentor, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts - Mr. Ubaid Ahmad, Vice President
Senior Director, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre- BIEC - Mr. Jagdish Patankar, Honorary Secretary
Executive Chairman, M M Activ Sci-Tech Communications Pvt. Ltd. - Mr. P. Ramakrishna, Honorary Treasurer
Chief Executive Officer, Mobipro Innovation Pvt. Ltd. - Mr. Sudeep Sarcar, Executive Member
Chief Executive Officer, India Exposition Mart Ltd. - Mr. Vipul Agarwal, Executive Member
Managing Partner, Expro Events & Exhibits - Mr. Dharampal Singh Malhotra, Executive Member
Executive Director, Namdhari Events N Promotions Pvt. Ltd. - Ms. Avisha Desai, Executive Member
Executive Director – IMEA & Consumer & Capital Goods, Messe Muenchen India Pvt. Ltd. - Nazeeba Zarin, Executive Member
Managing Director, PDA Ventures Pvt. Ltd. - Ms. Pallavi Mehra, Executive Member
Senior Group Director, Informa Markets India Pvt. Ltd. - Mr. Satyendra Mehra, Executive Member
Group Director and Member of the Management Board, NürnbergMesse India Pvt. Ltd. - Mr. Sudhir Dhavan, Executive Member
Chief Executive Officer, R E Rogers India Pvt. Ltd.
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