Srini Gopalan's appointment comes as US President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a staggering USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

Houston: Indian-American executive Srini Gopalan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of telecom operator T-Mobile, amid ongoing debates over H-1B visa policies.

Gopalan’s appointment, effective from November 1, 2025, comes as US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a staggering USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, triggering widespread panic, concern, and fear among Indian professionals on the work visa.

Gopalan, currently the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of T-Mobile, US telecom giant, will succeed Mike Sievert, who has led the telecom operator since 2020.

Born in Delhi, Gopalan attended Delhi Public School and St Stephen’s Co

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