R&D · Innovation · Fractional Leadership

Twenty-five years turning science into scale.

I help founders, R&D leaders, and enterprise teams in beauty, wellness, and consumer health convert scientific depth into products, portfolios, and growth that actually ship. Formerly VP R&I at L'Oréal, with senior roles at P&G and Marico.

25+Years, L'Oréal · P&G · Marico
40+Patents commercialized
71Certified-organic SKUs shipped
How I Help

Three ways to work together

Every engagement starts with the same question: where is your innovation system losing force? The right format depends on whether you're a founder, an R&D leader inside an enterprise, or someone who wants a fast, focused read before committing to anything larger.

For Enterprises

Corporate R&D Transformation

Governance, ESG-ready pipelines, and faster development cycles for R&D organizations that have scale but have lost velocity.

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For Founders

Concept-to-Shelf Advisory

Product architecture, claims strategy, and regulatory logic for founders building clean-label or biotech-driven consumer brands.

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For R&D Leaders

Fractional CIO & Mentorship

Ongoing innovation leadership on a monthly retainer, or executive mentorship for scientists moving toward CXO influence.

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No Call Required

Not ready for a full engagement? Start with a written diagnostic.

Answer a short structured brief. I review it personally and send back a focused written memo, findings, priorities, and a recommended next step, within 48 to 72 hours. No meeting needed.

Free Resources

Start with a free diagnostic tool

Structured frameworks built from two decades of R&D and innovation leadership, free to download in exchange for your email.

Checklist

The R&D 360 Checklist

A sharp self-audit covering R&D effectiveness, commercialization readiness, and governance clarity.

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Framework

Concept-to-Shelf Blueprint

A practical sequence for moving an idea into a launch-ready, commercially viable product system.

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Background

Where this experience comes from

Global R&D Leadership

Most recently VP, Research & Innovation (ManCom) at L'Oréal across SAPMENA, spanning 50 countries. Prior senior R&D and innovation roles at P&G and Marico.

Founder Experience

Founder and CEO of a beauty and wellness company built from zero to a 70+ SKU certified-organic portfolio with profitable D2C economics.

Credentials

PhD in Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. IICA Certified Independent Director. 40+ commercialized patents.

If your challenge sits at the intersection of science, growth, and leadership, let's talk.

Start with the $299 diagnostic if you want a fast read, or go straight to a full engagement if the scope is already clear.