Vodafone Idea Limited has made a regulatory disclosure regarding the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer under SEBI Listing Regulations.
Appointment Details
The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Manoj Murali as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The appointment is effective from 19 October 2026.
Executive Profile
Mr. Manoj Murali (aged 55 years) is described as a seasoned telecom and mobility business leader with over 25 years of experience. His expertise includes driving revenue, market share and profitability across large, multi-geography operations in India and Africa. He has led turnarounds across Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Operations and Customer Experience, spanning Mobile, Broadband, DTH, Payments Bank, m-Commerce and Digital businesses across B2C, B2B and D2C segments.
Educational Background
Mr. Murali holds a Master of Business Administration from SIBM Pune and a Bachelor of Engineering from University of Poona.
Professional History
He was last posted at Ola Electric as Chief Business Officer and has previously worked with Reliance Jio as well as Bharti Airtel.
Employment Terms
The appointment is for Full Time Employment. The disclosure confirms that there are no director relationships to disclose (as this is not a director appointment).