Parent Company of many Startups 'Honasa Consumer' appoints Kaustav Guha as Vice President
Honasa Consumer, who operates brands like Mamaearth, The Dream Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, and Dr. Sheth, appoints Mr. Kaustav Guha as Vice President of Research & Development at the Gurugram-based company.
In this particular role, Mr.Guha will strengthen the company’s research and development capabilities and drive product innovation. He will be responsible for developing new technologies that enhances formulations and products across Honasa’s diverse portfolio of purpose-driven brands.
Additionally, he will support Honasa’s offerings of natural and sustainable formulations, by advancing the company’s commitment to delivering safe, effective, and sustainable beauty and personal care products.
Kaustav Guha brings change for over a decade of experience in the beauty and personal care space, having led product development at both International and Indian brands, including brands like L’Oréal and Marico. Honasa expects that his skills in product formulations will significantly add to its continued growth and efforts to empower the Indian beauty and personal care sector.
According to Honasa, this move will complement its aim to push the boundaries of research and development in the Indian beauty and wellness industry. Earlier this year, in May, the company has acquired CosmoGenesis Labs, a cosmetic formulation and development company specializing in premium skincare solutions. The company claims that the acquisition strengthened its expertise in research and development and empowered the brand to explore new sub-categories, delivering exceptional value to its customers.
Honasa has over 100,000 FMCG retail locations and an omni-channel distribution network that covers more than 18,000 pin codes in India, making its products easy available to the customers in over 700 districts across the India.
