New Delhi, April 2 -- Vodafone Idea Ltd, India's third-largest telecom operator that just received a second lifeline from the government, is scouting for a chief executive officer (CEO) as incumbent Akshaya Moondra's term expires in August this year, according to two senior telecom executives aware of the development.

"The search for the new CEO has started and the telco may look at CXOs from industries like consumer and technology (sectors) who have a strong understanding of distribution," said one of the sector executives on the condition of anonymity.

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Mint's emailed queries to Vi remained unanswered at the time of publishing.

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