BT Group has announced that Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel Limited, will join the Board of BT Group as non-independent non-executive directors.
Sunil and Gopal will join the Board pursuant to a relationship agreement (as described below) as the nominated representatives of Bharti Televentures UK Limited (“Bharti”), a company established and wholly owned by Bharti Global Limited (“Bharti Global”). Sunil Bharti Mittal will also be a member of the Nominations Committee.
Adam Crozier, BT Group Chairman, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Sunil and Gopal to the Board of BT. They bring significant experience and global perspectives in the telecoms industry, and we look forward to their contribution to the Board and to the future success of BT Group.”
Sunil Bharti Mittal said: “I am delighted to be joining the Board of BT, an iconic company delivering critical infrastructure and services for the UK. I look forward to working with Chairman Adam Crozier, the Board and CEO Allison Kirkby to drive forward the strategy to win in the market and deliver world-leading services for BT’s customers.”
Gopal Vittal said: “I am honoured to be joining the BT Board at a pivotal moment for our industry. I look forward to bringing my experience at Airtel to help support BT, whose unique assets and businesses offer valuable opportunities for growth. Airtel and BT have much to learn from and contribute to each other.”
