Airtel founder Sunil Bharti Mittal is preparing for a leadership transition over the next ten years, according to the plan shaping the Bharti group’s next chapter. His three children are carving distinct professional routes—Kavin as a tech entrepreneur, Shravin as an investor and dealmaker, and Eiesha leading lifestyle ventures—hinting at how future leadership could be formed.
Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal says he will shift leadership to the next generation within the next decade. He also pointed to the West Asia war’s impact on business operations and admitted dissatisfaction with recent revenue performance. Mittal’s focus is on boosting Average Revenue Per User, alongside his reappointment as Chairman effective from October 2026.
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Bharti Airtel’s board has approved Sunil Bharti Mittal’s return as Chairman for an additional five-year term starting October 2026, along with Nisaba Godrej continuing as an Independent Director for another five years from August 2026. The company says both appointments are subject to shareholder approval, following a board meeting on May 13, 2026.
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