Shashwat Sharma Appointed MD & CEO of Airtel India
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Bharti Airtel announced Shashwat Sharma as the new MD & CEO of Airtel India, effective January 1, 2026. Gopal Vittal transitions to Executive Vice Chairman.
Bharti Airtel has announced a series of leadership changes, with Shashwat Sharma slated to take over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel India, effective January 1, 2026. The current MD and CEO, Gopal Vittal, will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman.
The company's board of directors approved Sharma's appointment on December 18, acting on the recommendations of the HR and Nomination Committee. Sharma, currently CEO-designate, will assume the role for a five-year term, pending shareholder approval. He will also be designated as a key managerial personnel.
Alongside Sharma's appointment, Somen Ray, the current Chief Financial Officer, will become Group Chief Financial Officer. Akhil Garg will then take over as Chief Financial Officer for Airtel India. Rohit Krishan Puri has been appointed Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, also effective January 1, 2026. Pankaj Tewari will continue as Group Company Secretary, providing leadership at the group level.
The board meeting, which lasted from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM, formalized these appointments.
