Saint-Gobain has named Sreedhar N. as the Chief Executive Officer – Asia-Pacific Region, effective April 1, 2025. In this role, he will oversee operations across Australia, New Zealand, and India while continuing as a member of the Executive Committee.
Currently serving as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Sreedhar made history as the first non-French Group CFO in Saint-Gobain’s 350+ years. With over 30 years of experience, he has been instrumental in financial transformation, portfolio optimization, and fostering a strong cash culture.
His appointment follows the retirement of B. Santhanam on May 5, 2025, after a remarkable 45-year career. Santhanam significantly expanded Saint-Gobain’s footprint in India, leaving a legacy of innovation and growth.
Sreedhar’s two-decade journey at Saint-Gobain includes leadership roles in India, France, and Western Europe, spanning finance, strategy, IT, and purchasing. His expertise will drive the company’s next phase of expansion and sustainable innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.