Messe München appoints new CEO in Asia

Singapore, 26th May: The subsidiary of Messe München in Southeast Asia, MMI Asia, announced the appointment of Nino Gruettke as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st June 2026.

Gruettke has more than 21 years of experience in the international trade show and events industry, including senior leadership and management roles. He will succeed Michael Wilton, who joined Messe München in 2020 and has decided to step down from his position for personal reasons.

Stefan Rummel and Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer the two CEOs of Messe München, stated, “We very much look forward to working with Nino Gruettke. He has a deep understanding of the trade show and events market especially in Southeast Asia. Given his entrepreneurial track record in developing larger organizations and with his modern leadership style, we want to initiate the next phase of growth for our Southeast Asian business.”