New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Vodafone Idea is on the hunt for a new chief operating officer (COO). The senior executive is expected to take over the daily business of the third largest private telco at a time when it is hopeful of some relief from hefty statutory dues.

The company's former COO Abhijit Kishore was made the chief executive officer this August for three years.

"Selection of the new COO is under process, we will update when there is a development." said a company spokesperson in response to Mint's queries.

The new top deck will have a tall task cut out for it since as the company navigates the contours of relief from the union government expected to help the cash-strapped telco, besides facing tough competition from market leader...