Mumbai: The GSMA has announced the election of new members to its Board of Directors, which will serve a two-year term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. José María Álvarez-Pallete López has been re-elected as Chair, with Gopal Vittal serving as Deputy Chair. As Chair, Álvarez-Pallete López will guide the strategic direction of the GSMA, representing the interests of the world’s mobile operators and the broader mobile ecosystem.
“I am honored and excited to be re-appointed as Chair. I look forward to another term of working together with our talented team to achieve our goals and continue to make a lasting impact,” said José María Álvarez-Pallete López. “Together, we will stay at the forefront of trends and make a positive impact in our industry.”
Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA, remarked, “The industry is experiencing rapid change driven by technological advancements, digital transformation, and the rise of AI. It is a very exciting time to be part of this transformation, and I am confident that with the leadership of the Chair and our Board, the GSMA is well-positioned to successfully advocate for our members and achieve our goals. We also extend our gratitude to the outgoing Board members for their outstanding support.”
The GSMA Board for the 2025-2026 term consists of 26 members, including senior representatives from global mobile operators as well as smaller independent operators. Key members include:
- America Movil: Carlos M. Jarque, Executive Director of Corporate, Government and International Relations
- AT&T: F. Thaddeus Arroyo, Chief Strategy and Development Officer
- Bharti Airtel: Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
- BT (EE Ltd.): Allison Kirkby, Group CEO
- China Mobile: Gao Tongqing, Executive Vice President
- Deutsche Telekom: Dominique Leroy, Board Member for Europe
- e&: Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO
- Reliance Jio: Mathew Oommen, President and Member of the Board
- Telefónica: José María Álvarez-Pallete, Chairman & CEO
- Vodafone: Margherita Della Valle, Group CEO
The newly elected board is poised to steer the GSMA through the evolving landscape of the mobile industry, continuing to advocate for member interests and driving innovation in the sector.
