Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, was appointed as the Acting Chair of the GSMA Board on February 3, 2025. His appointment followed the resignation of José María Álvarez-Pallete, Chairman and CEO of Telefónica, who stepped down due to his departure from the company. Vittal, with his extensive leadership experience in the telecom industry, is expected to play a crucial role in guiding the GSMA, which represents over 1,100 telecommunications companies worldwide. His previous roles in the GSMA Board further established his capability to lead the organization effectively.