Airtel's Gopal Vittal re-elected GSMA Chair for second term

Gopal Vittal, executive vice chairman of Bharti Airtel, has been re-elected as Chair of the GSMA for a second consecutive term, extending his leadership of the global mobile industry body until December 2028.

Vittal's re-election underscores the Indian telecom executive's growing prominence in shaping industry standards and policy across the international telecommunications sector. The GSMA represents the interests of mobile network operators and related companies worldwide, serving as a primary voice in advocacy for the industry.

Ralph Mupita and Margherita Della Valle have been appointed as co-Deputy Chairs, working alongside Vittal during his tenure. This leadership structure reflects the GSMA's efforts to ensure diverse representation across global telecom markets in steering its strategic direction.

Vittal's role at the helm positions India's largest private telecom operator at the forefront of international discussions on spectrum allocation, network infrastructure, consumer protection, and digital transformation initiatives affecting billions of mobile users globally. His continued leadership through 2028 signals industry confidence in his vision for the sector's evolution during a period of significant technological change.