In an exclusive, Mobile World Live‘s Justin Springham sits down with Vivek Badrinath, GSMA’s new director general, in his first media interview since taking over from Mats Granryd. We get an insight into his management style, objectives for the organisation over the next year and how he will support growth of MWC Barcelona. There’s also discussion around all the major industry issues, including geopolitics.
Up Next in Season 1
-
Vivek Badrinath: Scale is king
Towards a True Telecoms Single Market: European Perspectives and Danish Realities
Vivek Badrinath, Director General, GSMAThank you, Jakob, for the warm introduction, and for your partnership in making this event possible as we join forces to drive Europe’s digital transformation.
Excellencies,...
-
MWCB25 Keynote 1: The Gateway to a Ne...
How global partnerships, robust governance and the GSMA Open Gateway initiative are revolutionising the telecom industry and unlocking the true potential of 5G.
-
Keynote 1: Africa’s Future First ‘De...
MWC Kigali 2025
Keynote 1: Africa’s Future First – ‘Determining the Path to a Digital Future’
Tuesday 21 October 2025 | 09:30-10:30am | 10 minsExcellencies, honourable ministers, ladies and gentlemen.
Good morning, it’s a privilege to welcome you to MWC Kigali – thank you for joining us.Almo...