Leadership Team

Leadership Team

Our leadership team brings decades of collective experience in global exhibitions, business development, and strategic partnerships. Led by seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of the Gulf region, we are committed to driving Messe Düsseldorf Gulf’ Office’s mission forward — supporting international exhibitors, empowering local industries, and strengthening the bridge between the UAE and Messe Düsseldorf’s global platforms. Our leaders ensure operational excellence, foster innovation, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism across all our initiatives.

Team Members

Executive Team

CS Claire Steinbrück

Claire Steinbrück

Executive Director, Global Corporate Development and Strategy

PC Petra Cullmann

Petra Cullmann

Executive Director

TS Tarek Sibai

Tarek Sibai

Managing Director

Portfolio Directors

EM Elke Moebius

Elke Moebius

Director Retail & Retail Technology

DF Daniel Feische

Daniel Feische

Director of A+A and glasstec

TF Thomas Franken

Thomas Franken

Portfolio Director Plastics & Rubber

HN Hannes Niemann

Hannes Niemann

Director REHACARE & Beauty

DR Daniel Ryfisch

Daniel Ryfisch

Portfolio Director Wire, Tube & Flow

Project Managers

JB Julian Bolz

Julian Bolz

Senior Project Manager

CI Christina Iu

Christina Iu

Senior Project Manager

MA Mirza Ali

Mirza Ali

Manager, Commercial Sales – OS+H Middle East

HA Hajar Al Hebshi

Hajar Al Hebshi

Business Support Manager / International

MB Melisa Bozdemir

Melisa Bozdemir

Business Support Manager / International