Geoffrey Sauer will become CEO & President of Messe Düsseldorf North America from 17 August. Photo: Messe Düsseldorf/unsplash

Geoffrey Sauer Appointed CEO & President of Messe Düsseldorf North America

Effective August 17, 2026, Geoffrey Sauer will assume leadership of Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), the company's U.S. subsidiary based in Chicago, Illinois. As CEO & President, he will oversee the strategic and operational development of the business across the region and lead the next phase of growth for Messe Düsseldorf's North American operations.

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Messe Düsseldorf Receives Double Honor

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