Shashwat Sharma to become Airtel new MD & CEO replacing Gopal Vittal

[Bapun]

Bharti Airtel has announced that Shashwat Sharma, the current COO, will become the MD & CEO starting January 1, 2026, as part of the company's planned succession.

Gopal Vittal, the current MD & CEO, will be elevated to Vice Chairman and join the Board of Airtel Africa Plc, focusing on group synergies and strategic leadership.

Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal set to get a new deputy, Shashwat Sharma to become new MD & CEO

Bharti Airtel has announced that Shashwat Sharma, the current COO, will become the MD & CEO starting January 1, 2026, as part of the company's planned succession. Gopal Vittal, the current MD & CEO, will be elevated to Vice Chairman and join the Board of Airtel Africa Plc, focusing on group...

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[Ashok Varma]

Airtel to split DTH and connected homes, which will include broadband with converged entertainment from 1st April 2025

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/airtel-to-split-dth-and-entertainment-under-restructuring-plan-create-customer-experience-as-standalone-function-12853185.html

 

[Bapun]

Official Press Release published now: Message from Chairman : Organisation Announcement

 

[OnlyTech]

The telco is separating its Direct-to-Home (DTH) business from its Connected Homes division. In addition, Gopal Vittal will be the Executive Vice Chairman of Bharti Airtel Ltd and Shashwat Sharma will be appointed as the MD & CEO.

Bharti Airtel announces restructuring plan and leadership changes

 

[Ashok Varma]

After separating DTH from broadband/connected home, can we expect all live channels in xstream app without DTH for fiber users?