Andreas Hein takes over as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Messe Friedrichshafen

With Andreas Hein, Messe Friedrichshafen has a new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. In future, the mayor will be responsible for the strategic support of the trade fair company and, together with the team, aims to provide new impetus for the location.

Link between urban development and the trade fair industry

Andreas Hein was elected on June 5, 2025 as part of the regular meeting of the Supervisory Board. As mayor of the city of Friedrichshafen, his responsibilities include city marketing, tourism, education and social affairs - areas that are in close contact with Messe Friedrichshafen. In his new office, Hein would like to strengthen the role of the trade fair as an economic driver and develop new marketing approaches together with the trade fair company team. Messe Friedrichshafen attracts numerous exhibitors and visitors from all over the world every year, making a significant contribution to the region's hospitality, retail and service industries.

Experience meets local roots

Klaus Wellmann, Managing Director of Messe Friedrichshafen, welcomes the election and points to Hein's cooperative attitude and his feel for the interests of the city. Continuity in the committee is maintained: Peter Hüni, representative of the private shareholders, remains Deputy Chairman. The Hüni family has been closely associated with the location since the trade fair company was founded and stands for entrepreneurial commitment in the region.

Focus on strategic development

With the change at the top of the Supervisory Board, Messe Friedrichshafen is sending out a signal for the close integration of urban development and the trade fair business. In a dynamic economic environment, the company aims to further expand its position as an organizer of international trade fairs and exhibitions for the general public. Cooperation between municipal and private players remains a central element in this.