Airtel Leadership Shuffle: Shashwat Sharma Named CEO

Bharti Airtel announces leadership transition. Shashwat Sharma to become MD & CEO from January 2026, succeeding Gopal Vittal. Get all the details here.

Dec 19, 2025 - 17:30
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Airtel Leadership Shuffle: Shashwat Sharma Named CEO
Airtel Leadership Shuffle: Shashwat Sharma Named CEO

NEW DELHI- Bharti Airtel has announced a significant top-level leadership transition. Gopal Vittal, who steered the company for thirteen years, will transition to Executive Vice Chairman on January 1, 2026, while Shashwat Sharma has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO.

Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal expressed confidence in this seamless succession plan. Along with the CEO change, Soumen Ray will become Group CFO and Akhil Garg will step up as India CFO, ensuring continuity and digital growth for the telecom giant.

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