MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Head of Deutsche Telekom tapped as T-Mobile’s next CEO in leadership shakeup

Sep 22, 2025, 12:20 PM

T-Mobile CEO...

Srini Gopalan to Succeed Mike Sievert as T‑Mobile CEO on November 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy of T‑Mobile)

(Photo courtesy of T‑Mobile)

T-Mobile announced that Srini Gopalan will be promoted to CEO on Nov. 1, succeeding Mike Sievert, who will move into the role of Vice Chairman, according to a recent press release.

Gopalan joined T-Mobile after leading Deutsche Telekom’s Germany division, where his leadership significantly contributed to T-Mobile’s recent growth and digital transformation.

As COO, he oversaw technology, consumer, and business operations, helping drive major 5G and fiber expansions.

Srini Gopalan named T-Mobile CEO

Sievert, who has served as CEO since 2020, led T-Mobile through record customer growth and a $200 billion increase in market value. He will remain involved in strategy and leadership development as Vice Chairman.

“I couldn’t be more excited to announce Srini Gopalan as our next CEO,” Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile, said. “When I recruited Srini to be our COO, I knew he had the skills, experience, and Un-carrier mindset to lead our company into the future.”

MyNorthwest News

zillow seattle millionaires...

Jason Sutich

91 Seattle jobs cut as Zillow slashes 500+ positions amid AI push

Zillow, the Seattle-based online real estate company, laid off more than 500 employees on Tuesday — roughly 7% of its global workforce.

36 minutes ago

katie wilson seattle primary...

Luke Duecy

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson-backed progressive candidates fall short in Washington primary races

Two progressive candidates endorsed by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson were defeated Tuesday in Washington's primary election.

1 hour ago

kitsap felon gun drugs...

Jason Sutich

Kitsap deputies find gun, drugs after felon found semi-unconscious in parked car

A 32-year-old Port Orchard man was arrested on Tuesday after he was found partially unconscious inside a parked car during a welfare check.

2 hours ago

Amazon bite of seattle shooting vendors...

MyNorthwest Staff

Amazon donates $350K to vendors impacted by Bite of Seattle shooting

Amazon is donating $350,000 in aid for local food vendors and anyone impacted by the Bite of Seattle shooting at the Seattle Center.

2 hours ago

containment spokane complex fires old trails autumn lane fairview...

MyNorthwest Staff

Containment progress for Spokane Complex Fires: Old Trails, Autumn Lane at 13% containment, Fairview at 5%

The Old Trails and Autumn Lane Fires are currently at 13% containment, as of this reporting, while the Fairview Fire is at 5% containment.

2 hours ago

spokane wildfires arson...

Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

KIRO 7 interview: Witness recounts seeing Spokane arson suspect minutes before wildfires spark

A 37-year-old man faces first-degree arson charges and is being held on a $1 million bond for allegedly starting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes near Spokane.

4 hours ago

Head of Deutsche Telekom tapped as T-Mobile’s next CEO in leadership shakeup