Shashwat Sharma to take over as MD, CEO of Airtel; Vittal named vice-chair

Bharti Airtel on Monday announced a top-level recast including a new chief executive officer (CEO). Chief Operating Officer (COO) Shashwat Sharma will take charge as the next managing director (MD) and CEO while incumbent Gopal Vittal has been named vice-chairman from January 1, 2026.

Vittal has been at the helm for the past 12 years.