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GSMA
Leadership

Our chairman, director general and the GSMA board head up our leadership, supported by the GSMA leadership team.

Chairman and Director General

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José María
Álvarez-Pallete

Chairman & CEO, Telefónica.
GSMA Board Chair

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Mats Granryd

Director General, GSMA

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GSMA leadership team

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the GSMA, its programmes, initiatives and events, the leadership team is made up of experts working in specific areas.