Unilever has announced the appointment of Srinivas Phatak as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following a comprehensive internal and external search. Srinivas had been serving as acting CFO since February 2025, after previously holding the role of Deputy CFO and Group Controller. The Board unanimously agreed on his appointment, citing his extensive industry knowledge, strong functional expertise, and proven performance during his tenure as acting CFO.
He will also join the Board and the Unilever Leadership Executive. CEO Fernando Fernandez praised Srinivas stating, “He brings financial rigour, strategic clarity, and a sharp eye for value creation. His leadership and constructive challenge will be very valuable in driving consistent volume growth, margin expansion, and advancing our growth story.” In addition to his new role at Unilever, Srinivas serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the board of Coats Group.
