The Board of Directors of the GSM Association (GSMA) has elected Gopal Vittal, Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman, effective until 2026.
According to a press statement by GSMA, Vittal has been a member of the GSMA Board for eight years, previously served as Deputy Chair since 2023 and most recently as Acting Chair from January 2025.
The GSMA Board stated that Gopal Vittal will serve as Chair until the end of 2026.
“The GSMA Board of Directors has elected Gopal Vittal, as Chair, for the remainder of the Board term, until the end of 2026,” GSMA noted.
As GSMA Chair, Vittal will guide the organization’s strategic direction, focusing on advancing 5G Standalone networks, exploring new revenue models, and leveraging AI and Open Gateway APIs, which already have support from operators covering 80% of global mobile connections.
The GSM Association (GSMA) is a global organization that represents the interests of mobile network operators and the broader mobile industry…