Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of well-known brands such as Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt and Dr. Sheth’s, has appointed Kaustav Guha as Vice President, Research and Development (R&D).
This strategic appointment is part of Honasa’s efforts to enhance its R&D capabilities and foster innovation across its portfolio of purpose-built beauty and wellness brands.
Guha’s role will focus on improving product formulations and exploring clean and sustainable beauty technologies.
Drive product innovation across brands
Kaustav Guha will oversee the development of new technologies to improve formulations and drive product innovation at Honasa Consumer.
Its efforts will be aimed at meeting the changing needs of consumers by offering natural, sustainable and high-quality beauty and personal care products.
Additionally, their work will support Honasa’s commitment to providing safe and effective products, in line with the company’s mission to push the boundaries of the Indian beauty and wellness industry.
Experience and background in the industry
Guha brings over a decade of experience in the beauty and personal care industry. His career includes leadership roles in product development at global and Indian brands such as L’Oréal and Marico.
Guha, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and Durham University in the UK, expressed his excitement to join Honasa Consumer and work with a dedicated team to create innovative, science-backed beauty solutions.
Her expertise in formulating clean beauty products aligns well with Honasa’s focus on sustainable innovation.
Recent acquisition strengthens R&D capabilities
Earlier this year, Honasa Consumer expanded its R&D capabilities through the acquisition of CosmoGenesis Labs, a leading cosmetics formulation and development company specializing in premium skincare solutions.
This move provided Honasa with a state-of-the-art laboratory and a trained team focused on natural and organic formulations.
Guha’s appointment comes at a crucial time as the company looks to build on this foundation and advance its R&D efforts to explore new subcategories in beauty and personal care.
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