Board Meeting25 Mar 2026, 01:03 pm
Airtel Africa plc Announces Board Changes: Sunil Bharti Mittal to Retire as Chair, Gopal Vittal to be Appointed Non-Executive Chair
AI Summary
Airtel Africa plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, has announced board changes. Sunil Bharti Mittal, the current Chair, will retire at the conclusion of the AGM in July 2026. Gopal Vittal, a non-executive director since October 2024, will be appointed Non-Executive Chair of the Board. Shravin Bharti Mittal will assume the role of Deputy Chair. Annika Poutiainen, a Non-Executive Director, will also retire at the same AGM. These changes are part of the ongoing succession planning in respect of the Company’s Non-Executive Directors.
Key Highlights
- Sunil Bharti Mittal to retire as Chair of Airtel Africa plc at the conclusion of the AGM in July 2026.
- Gopal Vittal, a non-executive director since October 2024, to be appointed Non-Executive Chair of the Board.
- Shravin Bharti Mittal to assume the role of Deputy Chair.
- Annika Poutiainen, a Non-Executive Director, to retire at the same AGM.
- These changes are part of the ongoing succession planning in respect of the Company’s Non-Executive Directors.