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

Appointment | Dated: 16 Nov 2024

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.

🎯 Key Highlights:

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

💡 Other Important Facts:

(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.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who has been announced to take over as the MD and CEO of Bharti Airtel Ltd in January 2026?

Correct Answer: Shashwat Sharma

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About Bharti Airtel Ltd

Founder: Sunil Bharti Mittal
Headquarters: New Delhi