France-headquartered global event organiser Comexposium has appointed Sajid Desai as President & Country Head – India, reinforcing the company’s strategic expansion in one of the world’s fastest-growing trade and consumption markets.
The appointment reflects Comexposium’s long-term growth vision for India, driven by strong economic fundamentals, rising domestic consumption, rapid digital transformation, and large-scale infrastructure development.
India Identified as Strategic Growth Market
According to Elaine Chia, CEO Asia-Pacific, India represents a priority market for the Group’s global expansion strategy. With sustained GDP growth, manufacturing initiatives, financial inclusion, and increased global trade engagement, India is projected to become the world’s third-largest economy in the coming years.
The strengthening of international trade agreements and deeper commercial engagement with global markets are expected to further enhance cross-border investments, trade flows, and industry collaboration.
Extensive Leadership Experience
Sajid Desai brings more than three decades of experience across exhibitions, events, media, and digital platforms. He has previously held senior leadership roles at leading global exhibition and media organisations, where he successfully led market expansion, strategic partnerships, and the development of large-scale international trade platforms across multiple industry sectors.
Commenting on his appointment, Desai stated that India is emerging as a central force in global economic growth and international trade. He emphasized his focus on strengthening domestic industry engagement while connecting Indian businesses with international markets through Comexposium’s global event network.
Expanding India Operations and Global Integration
In India, Comexposium plans to strengthen its presence across key industry sectors including marketing, retail, digital, food & beverage, security, and construction. The Group aims to enhance its domestic portfolio while progressively introducing new international platforms as part of its long-term growth strategy.
The company will also facilitate greater participation of Indian businesses in its global exhibitions, enabling export growth, technology exchange, and cross-border industry collaboration.
Supporting Trade, Innovation and Economic Development
As India continues its upward economic trajectory, business events and exhibitions play a critical role in fostering partnerships, encouraging investment, accelerating technology adoption, and improving global market access.
With Sajid Desai leading operations in India, Comexposium is poised to accelerate its expansion strategy, deepen industry partnerships, and strengthen India’s integration into the global exhibitions and trade ecosystem.
