Airtel Africa has announced a significant leadership transition, with Sunil Bharti Mittal set to retire as Chairman following the company’s Annual General Meeting in July 2026. The move marks a pivotal moment for the telecom and mobile money provider, which operates across 14 African markets. Gopal Vittal will assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman, while Shravin Bharti Mittal steps in as Deputy Chair, ensuring continuity of the founding family’s influence.