Honasa Consumer Limited onboards Dr. Kaustav Guha as VP of R&D

Honasa Consumer Limited, home to renowned brands like Mamaearth,  The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, and Dr. Sheth's, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kaustav  Guha as Vice President of Research & Development.  

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 Ltd., 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.” 

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. 

Commenting on his new role, Dr. Kaustav Guha, VP, R&D, Honasa Consumer Limited 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 Limited  announced the acquisition of CosmoGenesis Labs, a leading cosmetic formulation and development  company specializing in premium skincare solutions. With a state-of-the-art laboratory and an R&D team  skilled in natural and organic formulations, this acquisition strengthened Honasa’s expertise in research  and development and empowered the brand to explore new sub-categories, and deliver exceptional value  to its customers. 

Dr. Kaustav Guha will be based out of the Gurgaon office and will play a key role in furthering Honasa’s  commitment to innovation and consumer-centric product development. His expertise in product  formulations will be significant in Honasa’s continued growth and efforts in revolutionizing the Indian  beauty and personal care sector.