GSMA elects Gopal Vittal as the Deputy Chair

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Jammu Tawi: The GSMA, a global organization unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation
foundational to positive business environments and societal change has elected new members of the GSMA Board of Directors
for a two-year term beginning 1 January 2023 through 31 December 2024.
The GSMA Board elected Gopal Vittal, CEO of Bharti Airtel Group as Deputy Chair. José María Álvarez-Pallete López CEO
of Telefónica Group, continues to be the Chair at the GSMA.
“The industry is at a pivotal point at the moment, and I am very excited to work with the Board as we navigate the
opportunities and challenges ahead.
It is more important than ever that we work together to ensure that the true potential of the mobile ecosystem benefits
people, businesses and society as a whole”, said GSMA Director General, Mats Granryd. He added that “we are delighted
to welcome the new and re-elected Board members and we thank the outgoing GSMA Board members for their exceptional
support”.“I am honoured and pleased to be elected to serve as Chair of the GSMA at such an exciting time for the industry.
I look forward to working closely with the rest of the Board, the GSMA leadership team and our entire membership to
address the critical issues facing our industry and our customers,” said José María Álvarez-Pallete López.