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Airtel names Rohit Chordia Group Chief Strategy Officer
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Satellite internet is coming to India. Will advertising change with it?
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Nimit Tiwari joins Network18 as National Retail Head
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As TRAI stays absent at FICCI Frames 2026, industry tears into regulatory asymmetry
One of the key concerns raised during the discussion was the disparity in regulatory obligations across distribution technologies
Sunitha Simon joins Corteva Agriscience to lead South Asia communications
Her move comes after 16 years at Airtel, where she was part of the company's communications function through a period of significant transformation in...
Happy Birthday Sanjay Gupta: From building brands to shaping Google’s AI future in APAC
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Kinshuk Gupta departs from TCS as Chief Communications Officer after a brief stint
He joined TCS in November 2025, moving from Bharti Airtel after more than three years
Bharti Airtel’s Anupam Arora joins XLSMART in Indonesia
Arora most recently served as Hub CEO – Upper North (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and J&K) at Bharti Airtel
Colours and Branding: When colour becomes an identity
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Prajesh Kalathil joins Tata Communications to lead India Prime Business
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Zakir Khan: How the ‘Sakht Launda’ turned relatability into an advertising asset
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AI can scale execution, but human judgment will remain indispensable, say marketers
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Beyond Channels: How AI is reshaping consumer discovery and the future of marketing
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Anupam Arora, CEO Upper North, Bharti Airtel, moves on
During his tenure at Airtel, Arora held several leadership roles and was responsible for driving business growth across the Upper North region
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Vaidehi Sharma elevated to GM, National Lead – Corporate Communications at Airtel
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Leadership Timeline
8 Updates
Sep 2026
Latest
Nimit Tiwari — Various roles (departure)
Nimit Tiwari spent over seven years at Bharti Airtel in various roles.
Oct 2023
Vaidehi Sharma — General Manager (GM) and National Lead – Corporate Communications (elevation)
Vaidehi Sharma has been elevated to the role of General Manager (GM) and National Lead – Corporate Communications at Bharti Airtel.
Oct 2023
Vaidehi Sharma — GM, National Lead – Corporate Communications (appointment)
Vaidehi Sharma elevated to GM, National Lead – Corporate Communications at Airtel.
Oct 2023
Prajesh Kalathil — Regional Enterprise Business Head (departure)
Prajesh Kalathil announces his departure from Bharti Airtel after 23 years.
Oct 2023
Anupam Arora — CEO (appointment)
Anupam Arora joins XLSMART in Indonesia after a 28-year career with Bharti Airtel.
Oct 2023
Rohit Chordia — Group Chief Strategy Officer (appointment)
Rohit Chordia has joined Airtel as Group Chief Strategy Officer.
Oct 2023
Rohit Chordia — Group Chief Strategy Officer (appointment)
Rohit Chordia has joined Airtel as Group Chief Strategy Officer.
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Anupam Arora — CEO Upper North (departure)
Anupam Arora moves on from Bharti Airtel after more than two decades.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
Airtel x Adobe Express Campaign
Jan 2023
A campaign featuring Sunil Grover as a family astrologer promoting Adobe Express to make design accessible.
AI Insights
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Strategic Leadership Change. The appointment of Rohit Chordia as Group Chief Strategy Officer signifies Airtel's focus on enhancing its strategic direction amidst evolving market dynamics.
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Emerging Competition in Connectivity. With the advent of satellite internet services, Airtel is positioned to navigate new challenges and opportunities in the advertising space, potentially altering how brands connect with consumers.
FAQs
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Rohit Chordia has been appointed as the Group Chief Strategy Officer.
Satellite internet could change the advertising landscape and connectivity options in India, impacting Airtel's market strategy.
Rohit Chordia was appointed as Group Chief Strategy Officer, indicating a strategic shift within the company.
Airtel is awaiting clearance for commercial operations of satellite internet services, which may influence its advertising strategies.
Airtel is currently facing competition from Jio, which has recently made significant financial strides.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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Bharti Airtel has recently appointed Rohit Chordia as the Group Chief Strategy Officer, transitioning from his previous role at White Oak Capital Management. The company is also preparing for the potential impact of satellite internet services on advertising as it awaits clearance for commercial operations alongside competitors like Jio.
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