Sunil Bharti Mittal to Step Down as Airtel Africa Chairman; Gopal Vittal to Succeed

• Sunil Bharti Mittal will retire as Board Chairman of Airtel Africa after the July 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• Mittal has served as Airtel Africa's Chairman since 2019, establishing a strong presence and driving growth in the African market.
• Gopal Vittal, current Managing Director and CEO of Bharti Airtel, will succeed Mittal as Non-Executive Chairman of Airtel Africa.
• Vittal will assume the new role from July 2026, bringing extensive telecom industry experience.
• This leadership transition is a strategic move to ensure continuity and stability in Airtel Africa's operations.