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Marie Servais takes over as head of Light + Building

9 Jul 2026

On 1 July 2026, Marie Servais has taken over as head of Light + Building, the leading international trade fair for lighting and building technology. In her new role, she will be responsible for the strategic development of the world’s leading trade fair and its international brand portfolio.

Johannes Möller, Vice President, Building Technologies Shows at Messe Frankfurt, to whom Marie Servais will report in future, welcomes the new colleague to the team: “With Marie Servais, we are gaining an industry expert with extensive trade fair experience. She brings with her both strategic expertise and a deep understanding of international event formats. Together with the experienced Light + Building team, she will continue to drive the successful development of the brand.”

Marie Servais, Director Light + Building Brandmanagement. Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Pietro Sutera
Marie Servais, Director Light + Building Brandmanagement. Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Pietro Sutera

Marie Servais is very much looking forward to her new role: “Light + Building is the world’s leading platform for lighting and building technology and, more than almost any other trade fair, stands for innovation, networking and the industry’s key future themes. I am very much looking forward to playing an active part in shaping the brand’s international development, together with partners, exhibitors and the team.”

As Project Director at DLG Markets GmbH, Marie Servais was responsible for Agritechnica, the world's leading trade fair for agricultural technology, as well as for international event formats abroad. Most recently, the business graduate worked as Managing Director of Seligenstadt Marketing & Tourismus GmbH and as Economic Affairs Officer for the town of Seligenstadt. She therefore brings with her many years of experience in the international trade fair sector, as well as specialist knowledge in collaborating with industry partners.

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The world's leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology will take place from 5 to 10 March 2028 in Frankfurt am Mainwww.light-building.com

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