Bharti Airtel appoints Shashwat Sharma as new MD/CEO, Gopal Vittal transitions to Vice Chairman.

Bharti Airtel has appointed Shashwat Sharma as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Current MD and CEO Gopal Vittal will transition to Vice Chairman, mentoring Sharma and focusing on broader responsibilities within the group. Under Vittal, Airtel's market share and valuation significantly increased. Chairman Sunil Mittal emphasized the company's commitment to structured succession planning, ensuring both continuity and innovation in leadership.

October 28, 2024
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