Sudhanshu Vats is the Managing Director at Pidilite Industries, bringing 34 years of expertise in driving business growth and stakeholder value across FMCG, Chemicals & Media sectors. As MD & CEO of EPL Limited, he steered double-digit growth during Covid-19 with a sustainability-focused strategy. At Viacom18 (8 years as MD & Group CEO), he expanded the network from 6 to 54 channels across 80+ countries, turned around Filmed Entertainment with content-led cinema, and built VOOT's Direct-to-Consumer digital platform—achieving 4x topline growth and consistent profitability. During his 20-year tenure at Unilever, he made Radiant the world's fastest-growing laundry brand (€500M+ turnover), grew South Asia Laundry to €1B+, and strengthened market share across soaps and detergents. He shaped household brands including Surf, Wheel, Rin, Lifebuoy, Lux, Lipton, and Vim. He's Co-Chair of CII FMCG Committee, Chairman of ASCI, on Columbia University's Global Advisory Board, and an inspirational mentor to CXOs. A marathon runner who champions inclusive, learning-driven cultures.