Mr. Axel Bartkus Won 2011 China Exhibition Industry Top 10 Star

Recently, Mr. Axel Bartkus, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd., and General Manager of Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. has been awarded “2011 China Exhibition Industry Top 10 Star” by “China Conference & Exhibition” magazine.

Mr. Bartkus has an excellent knowledge in Chinese culture,, who was on board as the management of Messe Düsseldorf Group's two Chinese subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Shanghai from 15 August 2011. In the very short moment of just half a year, with his extensive industry know-how and abundant experience in organizing exhibition, he not only helped the company expand the event portfolio and develop network in China, but also settle the strategic cooperation with Chongqing International Expo Center. On account of the above achievements and contributions, Mr. Bartkus is deserved for this title.

In the new year of 2012, Mr. Bartkus will continue to lead the professional team to introduce more leading global trade fairs to the Chinese market and generate more success.

"Many thanks to ‘China Conference & Exhibition’ magazine and all the industry colleagues. I feel so honored to get this award. The year of 2011 is the start of China’s 12^th five year plan, thus the new economic development blueprint will definitely bring more opportunities to China’s exhibition industry. ” Mr. Bartkus said, “This is also the first year I was working with the Düsseldorf China team, so it’s very special and memorable for me. I truly sincerely wish that we will look forward to another great year!"