India, Dec. 19 -- Bharti Airtel has announced a series of senior leadership changes as part of a structured succession plan, marking a significant transition at the country's second-largest telecom operator.

Gopal Vittal, who has led Bharti Airtel as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for the past 13 years, will move into the role of Executive Vice Chairman on 1 January 2026. Vittal was appointed Vice Chairman of Bharti Airtel in October 2024, alongside his responsibilities as Managing Director, as part of the planned transition. He will oversee Bharti Airtel and all its subsidiaries.

In his new role, Vittal will be responsible for driving group-wide synergies across digital and technology initiatives, network strategy, procu...