Mumbai: Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company behind some of India’s most loved beauty and personal care brands including Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, BBlunt, Dr. Sheth’s, and Staze Beauty, has announced key leadership elevations aimed at fortifying its growth and operational strategy.
Karan Bajwa has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and Avinash Dhagat has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). Both executives previously held senior vice president positions in their respective domains and have been part of Honasa’s leadership team for over four years.
These internal promotions are a testament to Honasa’s philosophy of nurturing and empowering in-house talent. The company continues to evolve as a leading player in India’s fast-paced beauty and personal care sector and is reinforcing its leadership team to drive its next phase of growth and innovation.
With deep experience in human resources and talent development, Karan Bajwa has played a pivotal role in shaping Honasa’s culture across its house of brands. In his elevated role as CHRO, Karan will lead the company’s people strategy with a focus on building a future-ready, high-performance organization anchored in inclusion, meritocracy, and innovation.
“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,” said Karan Bajwa, CHRO, Honasa Consumer Ltd.
Avinash Dhagat, now CSCO, brings over 15 years of expertise in building agile, tech-enabled supply chains. He will focus on enhancing operational efficiency, advancing sustainability initiatives, and ensuring supply chains remain responsive to the fast-evolving needs of the Indian FMCG landscape.
“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,” said Avinash Dhagat, CSCO, Honasa Consumer Ltd.
Commenting on the appointments, Varun Alagh, Co-founder and CEO of Honasa Consumer Ltd., 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 is an MBA in Human Resources from the Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development and has previously held leadership roles at Airtel and Reckitt.
Avinash Dhagat holds an MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics from S.P. Jain School of Global Management and has worked with L’Oréal, Supermax, and Ashok Leyland in various supply chain leadership roles.
As Honasa continues its mission to redefine the beauty and personal care category in India, these leadership appointments are expected to further solidify the company’s foundations and bolster its growth trajectory both in India and beyond.
