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Detailed explanation-1: -The GSMA, a top UK-based grouping of global mobile carriers, has elected Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal as Deputy Chair for a two-year term, starting January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. Vittal is the second Indian after Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Mittal to be named a top GSMA functionary.

Detailed explanation-2: -NEW DELHI: GSMA, a global organization covering mobile ecosystem across countries, has elected Gopal Vittal, chief executive of Bharti Airtel Group, as deputy chair of the association’s board of directors for a two-year term, beginning 1 January 2023 through 31 December 2024.

Detailed explanation-3: -"The GSMA has elected new members of the GSMA Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning 1 January 2023 through 31 December 2024. The GSMA Board elected Gopal Vittal, CEO of Bharti Airtel Group, as Deputy Chair,” Airtel said in a statement.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gopal Vittal is currently the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (India & South Asia) of Bharti Airtel Limited.