India, March 24 -- The Board of Directors of the GSMA has elected Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman until the end of 2026. Gopal is currently serving as the Acting Chair of the GSMA Board.

As Chairman, Gopal Vittal will oversee the strategic direction of the GSMA. The organisation represents 1,000 telecom companies worldwide, including handset and device manufacturers, software firms, equipment providers, internet companies, and organisations from adjacent industry sectors. He becomes the second Indian, after Sunil Bharti Mittal, to be elected Chairman of the GSMA Board.

His appointment highlights Airtel's significant influence in the global telecom industry, with both Sunil Bharti Mit...