Airtel's Gopal Vittal Elected GSMA Chairman, Following Sunil Mittal's Footsteps

The GSMA Board of Directors has elected Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman & MD of Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman until the end of 2026. Vittal becomes the second Indian, after Sunil Bharti Mittal, to chair this prestigious telecom industry body. Having served on the GSMA Board for eight years, including as Deputy Chair since 2023 and Acting Chair since January 2025, Vittal will now oversee the organization's strategic direction. The GSMA represents nearly 800 mobile operators and over 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem. In his new role, Vittal will focus on completing the transition to 5G Standalone, exploring new revenue models, and leveraging AI and GSMA Open Gateway APIs to drive growth. This appointment underscores Airtel's significant influence in the global telecom industry and India's growing importance in the sector.

Source: GSMA Press Release