IEIA announces new Executive Committee for 2025-27; Sooraj Dhawan to continue as President
IEIA announces new Executive Committee for 2025-27
Ubaid Ahmad assumes the role of the Vice President of the Association; Jagdish Patankar remains as Honorary Secretary and P. Ramakrishna as Honorary Treasurer, while Sudeep Sarcar, Vipul Agarwal, and Dharampal Malhotra continue as Executive Committee Members for the 2025–2027 term. The new Members include Avisha Desai, Nazeeba Zarin, Pallavi Mehra, Satyendra Mehra and Sudhir Dhavan.
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 December 19, 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.
Sooraj Dhawan continues as President of IEIA while Ubaid Ahmad assumes the role of the Vice President of the Association. Jagdish Patankar remains as Honorary Secretary and P. Ramakrishna as Honorary Treasurer, while Sudeep Sarcar, Vipul Agarwal, and Dharampal Malhotra continue as Executive Committee Members for the 2025–2027 term. The new Members include Avisha Desai, Nazeeba Zarin, Pallavi Mehra, Satyendra Mehra and Sudhir Dhavan. The Association leadership gets further boost with Dr. Rakesh Kumar coming on board as Ex-Officio Past President.
Sharing his vision, 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.
