High End Society Appoints Ali Ibrahim As Managing Director
MANAGEMENT CHANGE AT HIGH END SOCIETY
High End Society Service GmbH has announced a change in management, with Ali Ibrahim becoming Managing Director of the trade show organiser from 1st October 2026.
He succeeds Manuel Pinke, who is stepping down from the position for personal reasons.
MANUEL PINKE LEAVES HIGH END SOCIETY
Manuel Pinke made the decision after careful consideration. High End Society says it respects his decision and has thanked him for his commitment during an important period for the organisation.
“We fully respect Manuel Pinke’s decision and thank him for his outstanding work, his integrity and his great personal commitment. He achieved a great deal in a short space of time and, with the successful relocation of HIGH END to Vienna, sent a strong signal for the future of our show”
Jürgen Timm, Chairman of the Board of HIGH END SOCIETY e.V.
HIGH END SOCIETY AND HIGH END VIENNA
During his time as Managing Director, Manuel Pinke played a role in the relocation of High End to Vienna and in the organisation and development of the show. High End Society says his work helped strengthen the show’s international position and establish foundations for its future.
ALI IBRAHIM TAKES THE ROLE
Ali Ibrahim, 31, has worked for High End Society Service GmbH since joining the company in 2016 as an apprentice in office management, with a focus on event management. He has since gained experience in trade show organisation and planning, alongside commercial responsibilities.
Ibrahim has also managed the marketing budget for High End Vienna and the organisation’s other shows for several years, while developing experience in journalism and media relations.
ALI IBRAHIM ON HIS NEW RESPONSIBILITIES
Ibrahim says the new position represents a significant responsibility, both for the company and the people he has worked with over many years.
“For me, this is more than a new role: I am taking on responsibility not only for a company that has shaped me for many years, but also for the people I have worked alongside for a long time. On that basis, I want to shape the years ahead with a clear direction – for our exhibitors, our visitors and the industry as a whole.”
Ali Ibrahim, Managing Director, High End Society Service GmbH
HIGH END SOCIETY SHOWS
High End Society Service GmbH is a subsidiary of the High End Society Association for High Quality Audio and Video Reproduction. The company manages the association’s commercial projects, including the High End international audio trade fair, Finest Audio Show, IPS and World Of Headphones exhibitions.
HiFi PiG says: We have enjoyed working with the High End Society for many years and know Ali well; we wish him the best in this new role as we do Manuel with his future endeavours.
