The Minds Behind Modern Ayurveda

Varun Jairath is the visionary behind Herbal Chakra, a rapidly growing company redefining traditional health solutions for modern lifestyles. With over 15 years of experience in strategic finance and investments at PwC, EY, GTI Capital, Rays Power Infra, and OYO, Varun founded Herbal Chakra during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by personal experiences. His mission is to make natural wellness accessible through potent extracts and convenient formats, blending ancient wisdom with modern scientific rigor.

Ambuj Rai leads the global expansion strategy at Herbal Chakra, bringing over 14 years of sales and business development experience. Having worked at Toshiba, Reliance Communications, Tata Docomo, Vodafone, Dish TV, and UpGrad, Ambuj excels at partner management and international trade. He is pivotal in building Herbal Chakra’s distribution network and expanding Indian wellness science worldwide.

Dr. Mukesh Bhardwaj brings over 25 years of expertise in Ayurveda and personal care, holding an M.D. in Dravyaguna Vigyan and a background in Botany. He has led product development for renowned brands, including Dant Kanti toothpaste and Drishti eye drops for Patanjali. His leadership has contributed to Herbal Chakra’s award-winning products, ensuring excellence in production and operations.

As Design Head, Prashant Chandra shapes Herbal Chakra’s creative vision. With over a decade of experience at Vega, Forest Essentials, and more, his portfolio reflects an ability to blend aesthetics with branding strategy. He is also a certified Reiki Master and Kriya Yoga practitioner, bringing holistic wellness to the company’s design philosophy.

Dr. Garima Phogat leads R&D at Herbal Chakra, combining a BAMS degree with hands-on experience in Ayurvedic medicine and clinical research from NatHabit and Cliniexpert Research Services. She specializes in formulating products that unite traditional wisdom and evidence-based science, ensuring efficacy and authenticity.

Dhirendra Kumar brings over 18 years of quality control expertise from organizations like Maharishi Ayurveda and VDH Organics. He oversees the entire QC process—from raw material testing to final product validation—ensuring Herbal Chakra products consistently meet the highest quality standards for customer satisfaction.