"Messe Berlin is a key player in our city's economic strength and has an impact far beyond Berlin's borders," says Franziska Giffey, Mayor and Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises in Berlin. "In Dr. Mario Tobias, we have an experienced and forward-looking manager at the helm who is driving the further development of the trade fair company with great expertise and energy. In his first two years, Dr Tobias has impressively demonstrated how Messe Berlin can be successfully positioned. This is also underlined by the record results that the state-owned company was able to achieve in 2024 with its core business. His contract extension is an important signal for continuity and stability – and for the continued success of Berlin as a trade fair and congress location."

‘We are delighted that we have been able to extend Dr. Mario Tobias' contract ahead of schedule,’ says Dr. Eric Schweitzer, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Messe Berlin. ‘With his many years of management experience, his strategic vision and his extensive network, he is the right person to lead Messe Berlin successfully into the future. Together with Dirk Hoffmann, he will tackle the important tasks of the future – from the further development and internationalisation of the portfolio to the modernisation of the infrastructure and event spaces at the exhibition grounds.’

About Messe Berlin

Berlin has been a trade fair venue for over 200 years, and for many decades one of the most important worldwide. As the trade fair company owned by the capital, every year Messe Berlin conceives, markets and organises hundreds of live events. It aims to be an outstanding host for visitors to every event, to give individuals an optimum boost for their business and ensure fair conditions for everyone. This approach is reflected in the company’s slogan ‘Messe Berlin – Hosting the World’.