Srinivas Phatak

Srinivas Phatak has been a recognizable figure in the business and finance sector for over a quarter of a century, with his career primarily centered around Unilever. His journey within the company has seen him take on several key roles, including Deputy CFO and Controller, where he was tasked with managing Performance and Stewardship. Phatak's tenure at Unilever also involved acting as CFO from March to September 2025, a role he was called upon to fill after demonstrating his abilities in leading significant transformation projects within the company, notably in areas of productivity programmes and tech transformations.

Notable among Phatak's achievements was his stint as the CFO for Hindustan Unilever Limited and VP Finance South Asia from 2017 to mid-2021. During this period, he was pivotal in driving the business's growth and played a significant part in doubling HUL's market capitalisation. Phatak's contributions in these roles underscore his expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and business growth, which are informed by his background as a qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant from India.

Currently, Phatak lends his expertise to Coats Plc as a Non-Executive Director on the Board. His vast experience and understanding of business and finance, coupled with his ability to lead transformation projects, position him as not just a seasoned business leader, but also as a thought leader in finance and business transformation.