Amidst ongoing conversations regarding H-1B visa fee adjustments in the US, two major companies, T-Mobile and Molson Coors, have appointed new chief executive officers, both of whom have Indian heritage. Srinivasan Gopalan will take the helm at T-Mobile, while Rahul Goyal has been named the new CEO of Molson Coors Beverage Company. These appointments underscore the growing influence of Indian professionals in leading major global corporations.
Meet Srinivas Gopalan
T-Mobile has officially announced that Srinivasan Gopalan, currently the Chief Operating Officer, will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer starting November 1, 2025. He will succeed Mike Sievert, who is moving to a newly created position as Vice Chairman at T-Mobile. Gopalan expressed his deep honor and gratitude for this appointment.
Educational and Career Background of Srinivas Gopalan
Srinivas Gopalan pursued his higher education at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, after completing his schooling at Delhi Public School, RK Puram. His career journey began at Unilever India as an area sales manager, followed by a senior management role at Accenture. He has also held significant positions at companies like Vodafone and Airtel throughout his distinguished career.
Introducing Rahul Goyal
Molson Coors Beverage Company shared the news of Rahul Goyal’s appointment as their next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Goyal, who has been with the company since 2001, conveyed his honor and enthusiasm for leading Molson Coors into its next phase of growth.
Educational and Career Background of Rahul Goyal
Rahul Goyal holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Mysore and a Master’s degree from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. He is currently based in Chicago, Illinois. Notably, Goyal’s career began with Molson Coors itself, making this appointment a testament to his long-standing dedication and contributions to the company.
Understanding the H-1B Visa Context
The appointments come at a time when the H-1B visa program has been under scrutiny. Previously, US President Donald Trump had announced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, intended for skilled foreign workers. While the White House later clarified that this fee applied only to new applicants, the announcement caused considerable confusion. Despite this clarification, the H-1B program continues to face uncertainty, with the Trump administration having previously raised concerns about it potentially impacting American workers.