Honasa Consumer Elevates Nilesh Kotalwar as Chief Marketing Officer

Honasa Consumer has elevated Nilesh Kotalwar to the position of Chief Marketing Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to scale its portfolio of beauty and personal care brands. Effective August 6, 2026, Kotalwar will lead the integrated marketing function across the company’s brand portfolio, with a focus on deepening consumer engagement, accelerating brand growth, driving innovation across marketing channels, and reinforcing Honasa’s position in the beauty and personal care market.

Kotalwar takes on the role after serving as Senior Vice President – D2C & Online Revenue, where he played a key role in expanding Honasa’s digital commerce capabilities and accelerating online business growth. Since joining the company two years ago, he has helped strengthen its digital-first approach, combining consumer insights with data-driven strategies to drive measurable business outcomes across its brands.

An alumnus of IIM Lucknow, Kotalwar brings more than 15 years of experience spanning FMCG, e-commerce, digital marketing, customer and shopper marketing, and brand management. Before joining Honasa Consumer, he held leadership roles at Hindustan Unilever and Godrej Consumer Products, where he led business transformation initiatives while building digital and technology capabilities across modern trade and e-commerce. His diverse experience positions him well to lead Honasa’s next phase of marketing evolution.

Commenting on the appointment, Co-founder and CEO Varun Alagh highlighted Kotalwar’s deep understanding of consumers and the evolving digital ecosystem, noting that his ability to combine strong brand thinking with data-driven decision-making has been instrumental in the company’s growth. As Honasa Consumer continues expanding its house of brands, the leadership elevation reflects the company’s commitment to building consumer-centric, digital-first marketing capabilities that support sustainable long-term growth.