# Vodafone Idea Names Manoj Murali COO: What It Means for Vi

URL: https://technosports.co.in/vodafone-idea-manoj-murali-coo/  
Published: 2026-10-21  
Updated: 2026-10-21  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

Vodafone Idea has appointed **Manoj Murali** as Chief Operating Officer, effective 19 October 2026. The company disclosed this in a stock exchange filing on Friday 16 October, as reported by [Communications Today](https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/vodafone-idea-appoints-manoj-murali-as-coo-effective-october-19/).

More on this topic: [TechnoSports Vodafone Idea coverage](https://technosports.co.in/tag/vodafone-idea/).

## Key Details at a Glance

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Appointment effective | 19 October 2026 |
| Age | 55 |
| Experience | 25+ years in telecom across India and Africa |
| Earlier employers | Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel |
| Education | MBA (SIBM Pune), engineering degree (University of Poona) |

## The appointment

The board approved the move on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee’s recommendation. His experience spans sales, marketing, distribution, operations and customer experience.

![Vodafone Idea Names Manoj Murali COO](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Vodafone-Idea-Names-Manoj-Murali-COO.webp)

## Why it matters

Vi has been fighting to hold subscribers against Jio and Airtel. An operator with experience at both rivals could help sharpen distribution and customer experience. Read about [Vodafone Idea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodafone_Idea) and our [Vi coverage](https://technosports.co.in/tag/vi/).

## Limits of the report

The source is secondary; Vi’s own filing is the primary document. Murali’s most recent role was at another company, which we mention only as career background.

## Quick Answers

### When does Murali start?

19 October 2026.

### What is his experience?

25+ years in telecom, including Jio and Airtel.

### How was it announced?

Via a stock exchange filing.

**Source:** [Communications Today](https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/vodafone-idea-appoints-manoj-murali-as-coo-effective-october-19/).