Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of top beauty and personal care brands such as Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, and BBlunt, has announced the appointment of Yatish Bhargava as its Chief Business Officer (CBO), effective June 17, 2025. The move signals Honasa’s sharp focus on deepening its omnichannel strategy as it enters the next phase of growth.
Strategic Leadership for the Next Growth Chapter
Yatish Bhargava brings with him over 17 years of experience across P&L leadership, retail expansion, and digital-first consumer businesses. In his new role, he will oversee business operations across Honasa’s brand portfolio and sales channels, including general trade, modern retail, and e-commerce.
“We’ve always believed that deep consumer insight, operational excellence, and category foresight are critical to building strong brands,” said Varun Alagh, Co-founder and CEO of Honasa Consumer. “Yatish brings a rare blend of strategic thinking and executional depth that aligns with our ambition to lead the next chapter of beauty and personal care in India.”
Consumer-Centric, Data-Driven Expansion
Bhargava’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Honasa as the company looks to:
- Strengthen category leadership in core product lines
- Drive innovation in ingredient-led and sustainable beauty products
- Expand reach across tiered retail formats and D2C platforms
- Enhance data-driven decision-making across its ecosystem
The company emphasized that Bhargava will play a crucial role in aligning business operations with evolving consumer preferences and scaling Honasa’s house of brands model across India.
A Seasoned Leader from Flipkart and HUL
An alumnus of IIM Lucknow, Bhargava has previously held leadership roles at Flipkart and Hindustan Unilever (HUL). His portfolio includes spearheading retail transformation, product category management, and growth strategy—skills that are expected to significantly impact Honasa’s next strategic phase.
Governance and Market Confidence
In its regulatory filing, Honasa confirmed that there are no familial connections between Bhargava and the company’s board members, in compliance with SEBI’s corporate governance norms. His designation as senior management personnel further reinforces Honasa’s focus on transparent, growth-oriented leadership.
Building on a Successful IPO Year
Honasa went public in 2023, and has since scaled rapidly by tapping into India’s digitally native, eco-conscious consumer base. With brands like Mamaearth leading the clean beauty revolution and others like The Derma Co. disrupting dermocosmetics, the addition of Bhargava is expected to bolster Honasa’s leadership pipeline and omnichannel innovation efforts.
