T-Mobile's Mike Sievert to Become Un-CEO: Srini Gopalan Takes Over Nov. 1

Core Insights - T-Mobile's CEO Mike Sievert will step down on November 1, 2025, and will be succeeded by COO Srini Gopalan, while Sievert will remain as vice chairman and on the board of directors [1][2][3] Company Performance - T-Mobile is experiencing significant success in the mobile marketplace, recently named the Best Mobile Network in the US by Ookla, and reported record growth with over 130 million customers [3][10] - The company announced it will be the official telecommunications services provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles [3] Leadership Transition - The leadership change is seen as a planned succession rather than a response to issues within the company, with Sievert indicating that the timing is strategic, occurring during a period of strong performance [2][8] - Gopalan was recruited with the succession plan in mind, having served as COO for only six months prior to his promotion [6][7] Industry Context - The transition occurs amid a softening economy and regulatory pressures on telecommunications companies, which Gopalan will need to navigate [2] - The recent management changes at T-Mobile, including the departures of other key leaders, may lead to a loss of institutional knowledge, although replacements are from within the company [11][12]