T-Mobile taps Srini Gopalan as next CEO, Sievert to vice chair

TL;DR:

T-Mobile named Srini Gopalan CEO, effective Nov 1, 2025.
Mike Sievert moves to vice chairman.
Gopalan joined as COO in March 2025.
Shares dipped about 1% premarket after news.
Expect continuity on network, fiber, and growth plays

T-Mobile said on September 22, 2025 that COO Srini Gopalan will become CEO on November 1, 2025, with Mike Sievert shifting to vice chairman. The company framed the move as a planned succession as it pursues growth in wireless and broadband. Reuters and a Business Wire release confirmed the timing and roles.

Who is Srini Gopalan

Gopalan previously led Deutsche Telekom’s Germany business, and held roles at Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, and Capital One. He served nearly four years on T-Mobile’s board before becoming COO in March 2025.

Market reaction and strategy

Reuters noted shares dipped nearly 1% in premarket trading on the announcement. The Verge highlighted Sievert’s tenure since 2020 and the company’s deal streak, including Mint Mobile and U.S. Cellular assets. Expect continuity: spectrum leadership, rural coverage expansion, and fiber partnerships remain central.

What to watch next

Leadership handoff steps between now and November 1.
Any tweaks to capital allocation and buybacks under the new CEO.
Progress on fiber adjacency and fixed wireless scale.

Quick profile

Executive	New role	Effective
Srini Gopalan	CEO	Nov 1, 2025
Mike Sievert	Vice chairman	Nov 1, 2025

Why it matters

Leadership stability is vital as carriers push into home broadband and AI-driven network operations. Gopalan’s operator background suggests execution focus rather than big pivots.

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