Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Indian-Origin Executives Named CEOs Amidst H-1B Fee Hike
Two Indian-origin executives, Srinivasan Gopalan and Rahul Goyal, will become CEOs of T-Mobile and Molson Coors, respectively.
Gopalan takes over at T-Mobile in November 2025, while Goyal steps in at Molson Coors in October.
This news comes shortly after a new $100,000 fee was introduced for H-1B visas, which are often used for foreign workers in the US.
Gopalan has a background in telecommunications and holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
Goyal has been with Molson Coors since 2001.
The H-1B fee aims to prioritize American workers.
Srinivasan Gopalan will become T-Mobile CEO in November 2025.
Rahul Goyal will become Molson Coors CEO effective October 1.
Gopalan is currently T-Mobile's COO.
Goyal is Molson Coors Chief Strategy Officer.
The news follows the introduction of a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
- Who
- Srinivasan Gopalan and Rahul Goyal
- What
- Appointed CEOs
- When
- October 1, November 1, 2025 (various)
- Where
- T-Mobile, Molson Coors (US)
- Why
- Leadership transitions
- New T-Mobile CEO
- Srinivasan Gopalan
- New Molson Coors CEO
- Rahul Goyal
- Gopalan's Start Date
- November 1, 2025
- Goyal's Start Date
- October 1
- H-1B Fee
- $100,000 (One-time)
Sources
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