Sathish brings nearly three decades of experience in the FMCG sector, having worked with industry giants such as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
Godrej Agrovet Limited has announced the appointment of Y. V. Sathish as Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Excellence, effective March 24, 2025. This follows the decision of Prafulla Bhat to retire early, with his employment ceasing at the close of business on March 31, 2025, due to early superannuation. The transition was approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors on March 10, 2025.
Sathish brings nearly three decades of experience in the FMCG sector, having worked with industry giants such as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). His career includes leading manufacturing units and overseeing several greenfield projects across India. Notably, Sathish has championed initiatives in responsible automation, additive manufacturing, and digital transformation within operations.
With a proven track record of driving large-scale projects, Sathish has focused on integrating digital technologies and sustainability practices into operations while also excelling in workforce planning, skill development, and enhancing profitability. Currently, he oversees operations at Unilever’s Sumerpur factory, the largest site in the South Asia cluster. Having been with Unilever for 18 years, Sathish has held various roles, starting as a factory engineer before taking on senior management positions in Assam, Kolkata, Goa, Kandla, and Sumerpur.
Before his tenure at Unilever, Sathish worked at GSK and Prudential Sugar Corporation, where he gained valuable experience in engineering, utilities, and maintenance.
The appointment of Sathish underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its manufacturing and supply chain capabilities as it continues to drive growth and innovation.