Starting his career with Grindwell Group which later became a Saint-Gobain company, Unnikrishnan has been playing an important role in the growth and leadership journey of Saint-Gobain's Glass Business in India.

With rich experience of over 31 years in the Industry, Unnikrishnan now is the Managing Director of Saint-Gobain India Pvt Ltd (Glass & Glass Solutions Business).

Apart from his professional role at Saint-Gobain, he is a thought leader across various fora in the areas of Sustainability and Policy development. He is Vice Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu State Council, immediate Past Chairman of CII Chennai Zone, Chairman of CII Green Product Council, Vice-President of Madras Management Association, past Chairman CII TN CEO Forum, Member of lndo-French Chamber of Commerce Governing Council, CII - National Manufacturing Council, Research Council of CSIR-CGCRI and Indian Green Building Council Executive Board.