Honasa Consumer, home to renowned brands like Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, Dr. Sheth’s, and Staze Beauty, has announced the elevation of two key leaders within its organization.
Karan Bajwa, formerly Senior Vice President – Human Resources, has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and Avinash Dhagat, who served as Senior Vice President – Supply Chain, has been elevated to Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO).
Karan brings over a decade of experience in leading human resource functions and building enriching employee experiences. Prior to joining Honasa, he held key leadership roles at Airtel and Reckitt. He holds an MBA in Human Resources from the Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development.
With extensive experience in leading teams and driving strategic people initiatives, Karan has been instrumental in shaping the organizational culture across Honasa’s house of brands. In his new role, Karan will lead the next phase of Honasa’s people strategy, focused on building a future-ready, high-performing organization anchored in diversity, inclusion, and meritocracy.
Avinash has more than 15 years of experience in solving complex supply chain challenges and establishing end-to-end supply chain processes for leading organizations. He is an alumnus of the S.P. Jain School of Global Management, with an MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics, and has previously held leadership positions at L’Oréal, Supermax, and Ashok Leyland.
Avinash, with his rich experience in building agile and tech-enabled supply chains, will continue to strengthen Honasa’s supply chain backbone. His focus will be on enhancing efficiency, driving sustainability, and ensuring the supply chain is well-equipped to respond to the dynamic needs of the evolving Indian FMCG landscape.
Varun Alagh, Co-founder and CEO, Honasa Consumer, said, “Karan and Avinash have played instrumental roles in shaping Honasa’s growth trajectory over the years. As we rewrite the brand playbook in India and build the next generation of beauty and personal care brands, their leadership will be crucial in creating an agile, purpose-led, and innovation-driven organization. These elevations reflect our belief in nurturing homegrown leadership that deeply understands our values and vision.”
Karan Bajwa, CHRO, Honasa Consumer, said, “At Honasa, our people have always been our biggest strength. Over the years, we’ve built a culture that empowers, inspires, and enables every individual to bring their best selves to work. I’m truly excited to take on this new role and continue building an organization where innovation thrives, diversity is celebrated, and growth is a shared journey.”
Avinash Dhagat, CSCO, Honasa Consumer, said, “The beauty and personal care sector in India is entering an exciting phase of transformation, and Honasa is at the forefront of this change. I’m honored to take on this new responsibility and continue building a robust, tech-driven, and sustainable supply chain that’s aligned with the evolving needs of today’s conscious consumer.”
