Shashwat Sharma Appointed as Managing Director and CEO of Airtel India

Shashwat Sharma has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bharti Airtel India, with his tenure set to begin on 1 January 2026. The appointment marks a key leadership transition at the telecom major and reflects Sharma’s long-standing association with the Bharti Airtel Group.

A seasoned telecom and business leader, Shashwat Sharma has held several senior leadership roles within Airtel, contributing to strategic planning, operational execution, and large-scale business transformation initiatives. His elevation to the top executive role underscores the board’s confidence in his ability to steer Airtel India through its next phase of growth and digital expansion.

As Managing Director and CEO, Sharma will be responsible for driving Airtel India’s overall business strategy, strengthening market competitiveness, and advancing the company’s digital, enterprise, and connectivity ambitions amid a rapidly evolving telecom ecosystem.

The leadership transition forms part of a broader board-level and finance leadership realignment at Airtel, aimed at ensuring continuity, strong governance, and long-term strategic alignment across the organisation.

Sharma’s appointment highlights Airtel’s emphasis on leadership continuity and internal succession, as the company responds to increasing demand for digital infrastructure, 5G services, and next-generation telecom solutions in India’s highly competitive market.