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Varun Alagh
Co-Founder, CEO, Building brands for Millennials
Varun Alagh is an accomplished professional with a background in engineering and an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. He is the founder of Honasa Consumer Pvt Ltd, where he is actively involved in creating a line of honest, natural, and safe products. Honasa's flagship brand, mamaearth, is recognized as Asia's first MadeSafe certified brand tailored to reduce stress among parents by offering safe and natural solutions.
With a rich corporate background, Varun has held key roles in renowned companies. He has managed top brands like Coca-Cola, Diageo Plc's Smirnoff, and Hindustan Unilever Ltd's Rexona & Sure deodorants. Throughout his career, Varun has excelled in driving both top-line and bottom-line growth for the brands through strategic management of marketing initiatives across various channels.
Before venturing into marketing, Varun spent three years in sales at Hindustan Unilever Ltd, where he managed a significant area dealing with a wide range of categories. His leadership skills were evident as he led a large team and was consistently recognized as one of the top managers in the company.
During his academic pursuits, Varun gained practical experience through internships and projects with companies like Colgate Palmolive, Havells Electric, Madura Garments, Maruti, and Nokia. This exposure further enriched his knowledge and skills, shaping his professional journey.
Aside from his professional endeavors, Varun Alagh is described as a fun-loving individual with a passion for adventure and a keen interest in new challenges.