Shashwat Sharma to Assume Role of MD and CEO of Bharti Airtel Ltd in January 2026.

Appointment

Shashwat Sharma, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bharti Airtel Limited (BAL), will assume the role of Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BAL with effect from 1st January 2026.


      - He will succeed Gopal Vittal, who has been elevated to the position of Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of BAL, effective from 1st January 2026.

     

     

Main Points:-   (i) After taking charge as MD and CEO, Shashwat Sharma will oversee the entire end-to-end consumer business.

      (ii) Shashwat Sharma's leadership will guide Bharti Airtel's growth strategy and strengthen its consumer business operations.


About Bharti Airtel Ltd

Founder: Sunil Bharti Mittal
Headquarters: New Delhi
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