Mohan Chavan
Head R&D at Bajaj | Innovating Consumer Goods: Driving Growth, Sustainability & Breakthrough Product Development | Unilever, L\'Oreal, Marico
- Role
- Head of Research and Development at Bajaj Consumer Care
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mohan Chavan
With over 22 years of experience in leading-edge R&D and innovation across Personal…
Experience
Head of Research and Development
Aug 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN
As Head of Research and Development and a member of the Management Committee at Bajaj Consumer Care, I drive innovation and product development strategies, contributing to the company\'s growth and market leadership in the consumer goods sector.Spearheading R&D strategy and innovation as part of the Bajaj Management Committee, with a focus on de-risking the business through category diversification and global expansion.Delivered 11% of overall revenue (INR 110 Cr) through new product development, including entry into the skincare segment and expansion of the hair care portfolio with high-potential launches.Relaunched the NOMARKS brand with upgraded, premium serum-based formats tailored to evolving consumer needs.Strengthened the rural-focused General Trade portfolio and accelerated premiumization across emerging distribution channels.Built future-ready R&D capabilities by establishing in-house CTI and claims validation systems, driving data-led innovation and margin improvement.Product Innovation, R&D Strategy, Market Expansion, Cross-Functional Leadership, Consumer Insights
Education
K.J. Somaiya
MSc, Chemistry
2001 — 2003
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Navi Mumbai
Executive MBA , Marketing
2015 — 2017
Vivekanand Education Society-Chembur, Mumbai
BSc, Chemistry
1998 — 2003
Skills
- Fmcg
- Personal Care
- Team Management
- Chromatography
- Hplc
- Polymers
- Product Development
- Technology Transfer
- R&D
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
- Organic Chemistry
- Gmp
- Chemistry
- Market Research
- Formulation
- Analytical Chemistry
- Nmr
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