Kumar Mangalam Birla steps down as non-executive chairman of Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea on Wednesday said its board accepted the request of Aditya Birla group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla to step down as non-executive director and non-executive chairman of the Board.

Himanshu Kapania, currently a non-executive director, has been appointed as non-executive chairman.

“The Board of Directors of Vodafone Idea Limited, at its meeting held today, have accepted the request of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla to step down as Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board with effect from close of business hours on 4th August, 2021,” the telco said in a stock exchange filing.

Kapania, a nominee of the Aditya Birla Group, is a telecom industry veteran with 25 years of experience.