Honasa Consumer, home to renowned brands like Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, Dr. Sheth’s, and Staze Beauty, has appointed Yatish Bhargava as its Chief Business Officer (CBO).
In his new role, Yatish will spearhead business operations across brands and channels, focusing on delivering category leadership and scaling growth across platforms.
Yatish comes with 17 years of experience in P&L management and leading large-scale teams across General Trade, Modern Trade, and e-commerce, he brings a strong strategic lens to Honasa’s next phase of growth.
Prior to joining Honasa, Yatish held key leadership roles at Flipkart and Hindustan Unilever Limited. He has led category transformation, built scalable go-to-market strategies, and driven sustained growth across diverse consumer businesses. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow.
Varun Alagh, Co-founder and CEO, Honasa Consumer, said, “At Honasa, we’ve always believed that deep consumer insight, operational excellence, and category foresight are critical to building strong brands. Yatish brings a rare blend of strategic thinking and executional depth that aligns with our ambition to not just grow but to lead the next chapter of beauty and personal care in India. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to the impact we will create together.”
Yatish Bhargava, Chief Business Officer, Honasa Consumer, said, “I am excited to join Honasa and be part of an organisation that has built some of the most loved new-age brands by staying closely connected to consumer needs. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of growth by bringing together strong execution, sharper business levers, and a deep connection with what consumers truly value, alongside an excellent team.”
