Airtel leadership changes: Gopal Vittal to be exec VC, Shashwat Sharma next CEO

Gopal Vittal will transition to Executive Vice Chairman of Bharti Airtel on January 1, 2026, after thirteen years as CEO. Shashwat Sharma will assume the role of Managing Director and CEO of Bharti Airtel India. This leadership reshuffle aims to balance change and continuity, with Vittal providing broader oversight and strategic direction.