It is with profound grief that MMI India shares the loss of Mr. Darryl Dasilva, CEO, MMI India. Mr. Dasilva passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Goa due to a cardiac arrest. He was 52 years old and is survived by his wife.
Mr. Dasilva worked with MMI India Pvt. Ltd., the wholly owned subsidiary of Messe München GmbH, since August 2010. He defined the road map for MMI India and under his able leadership, the company expanded its horizons with new shows every year. MMI India started its operations with a single trade fair in 2008 and within a span of four years, today it organises eight trade fairs.
Mr. Klaus Dittrich, Chairman and CEO of Messe München International and Chairman of the Board of MMI India, said, “In the passing away of Mr. Dasilva, the industry has lost an able CEO and a distinguished strategist. Under his guidance, MMI India had grown exponentially, redefining the trade fair business in India. He played a crucial role in steering the company as one of India’s leading trade fair organizers. The sudden and untimely demise of Mr. Dasilva has shocked and saddened us and the industry colleagues. He played an important part in fostering cross-functional relationships within the exhibition domain, taking the industry to an altogether different growth trajectory.
The Indian Exhibition industry has lost a bright and dynamic industry personality. Messe München International owes Mr. Dasilva a great debt of gratitude and will honor his memory.”
Mr. Dasilva, has served the exhibition industry for over 18 years, working in this sector since 1996. He was also the Honorable Secretary of Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA).
