MamaEarth’s parent Honasa Consumer appoints Kaustav Guha as VP of R&D

Honasa Consumer, which operates brands like Mamaearth, The Dream Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, and Dr. Sheth, has appointed Kaustav Guha as Vice President of Research & Development at the Gurugram-based company.

In this role, 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’s diverse portfolio of purpose-driven brands, the company stated in a press release.

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.

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, including L’Oréal and Marico. Honasa expects that his expertise in product formulations will significantly contribute 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 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 more than 100,000 FMCG retail locations and an omni-channel distribution network that covers more than 18,000 pin codes in India, making its products accessible to customers in over 700 districts across the country.