Honasa Consumer, the parent company of brands such as Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, and Dr. Sheth’s, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kaustav Guha as Vice President of Research & Development.
Dr Kaustav Guha brings over a decade of experience in the beauty and personal care space, having led product development at both global and Indian brands like L’Oreal and Marico. He is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and Durham University, UK.
In this role, Dr Kaustav Guha will strengthen the company’s R&D capabilities and drive product innovation. He will be responsible for developing new technologies that enhance formulations and products across Honasa’ diverse portfolio of purpose-driven brands. Additionally, he will bolster Honasa’s offerings of natural and sustainable formulations, advancing the company’s commitment to delivering safe, effective, and sustainable beauty and personal care products.
Commenting on the appointment, Ghazal Alagh, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Honasa Consumer, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kaustav Guha at Honasa Consumer. His extensive experience and expertise will be instrumental as we develop the next generation of skincare solutions for our consumers. With significant progress in expanding our research and development capabilities, including the acquisition of CosmoGenesis, we remain committed to creating high-quality beauty and personal care products through continuous product innovation.”
Commenting on his new role, Dr. Kaustav Guha, VP, R&D, Honasa Consumer, said, “I am excited to join Honasa Consumer Limited and contribute to its mission of creating innovative and sustainable products that meet the evolving needs of consumers. The company’s focus on clean beauty and science-backed formulations resonates with my passion for driving meaningful advancements in skincare. I look forward to working with the talented team at Honasa to achieve new milestones and deliver transformative beauty solutions.”
This year in May, Honasa Consumer announced the acquisition of CosmoGenesis Labs, a leading cosmetic formulation and development company specializing in premium skincare solutions.
