Vodafone Idea (VIL) announced a leadership transition, with the Board of Directors approving the appointment of Abhijit Kishore as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel.
His three-year term will begin on August 19, 2025, as per a statutory filing.
Kishore, who is currently the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vodafone Idea, has been associated with the company since March 2015.
With over 27 years of experience in the Indian telecom sector, he has held multiple senior leadership roles at both circle operations and corporate levels. He previously served as Chief Enterprise Business Officer and has also been the Circle Business Head for Gujarat and Kerala, where he played a key role in launching India’s first 4G services.
His appointment follows the tenure of Akshaya Moondra, who was appointed CEO in August 2022 for a three-year term. Moondra’s tenure will officially conclude at the close of business hours on August 18, 2025.
This transition comes as Vodafone Idea continues efforts to strengthen its operations and strategy in a highly competitive telecom market.
