Godrej Agrovet has announced the appointment of Y. V. Sathish as Head – Manufacturing & Supply Chain Excellence of the company effective from March 24, 2025.

Sathish brings nearly three decades of extensive experience across geographies and diverse cultures, having worked with renowned FMCG companies like GlaxoSmithKline and Hindustan Unilever Limited.

Throughout his career, Sathish has led manufacturing units and multiple greenfield projects across India. He has rolled out pioneering initiatives in responsible automation, additive manufacturing, and digital use cases.

Currently, Sathish heads the operations of Unilever's Sumerpur factory, the largest site in the South Asia cluster. Having been with Unilever for 18 years, he has steadily progressed through various roles, starting as a factory engineer and later taking on management positions in Assam, Kolkata, Goa, Kandla, and Sumerpur.

Prior to joining Unilever, Sathish spent over a decade at GSK and Prudential Sugar Corporation, where he worked in engineering, utilities, and maintenance roles, further honing his technical and leadership skills.

Sathish holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad, and a Post-Graduation Diploma in Energy Conservation & Management. He has also trained at the Project Management Institute and holds a certification from APICS in Supply Chain Management.