Meet Our Team
Passionate professionals dedicated to excellence
Co-Founders
Dr. Banerjee has spent over 30 years asking one simple but powerful question:
How can modern science truly serve people’s health and wellness? An immunologist by training and a lifelong innovator at heart, he has dedicated his career to bringing advanced, science-backed solutions into everyday life. After completing his postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University, Dr. Banerjee led research and development at Unilever and Tata Chemicals, creating several technologies that have touched millions of lives. With more than 30 patents and leadership in over 1,000 preclinical and 100 clinical studies, his work blends scientific precision with genuine care for human well-being. At the heart of his vision lies the Tri-Biotic Science™ philosophy -a pioneering approach that focuses on clinically guided modulation of the skin microbiome. By respecting the skin’s natural intelligence and moving away from harsh chemical interventions, Dr. Banerjee champions a new era of skin health that is both scientifically advanced and naturally intelligent.
With three decades of corporate experience at companies like SABMiller India and AB InBev, Balaknath has learned that innovation only matters when it reaches people reliably. As Director of Supply Chain Planning (APAC South) and VP of Innovations, he mastered the art of scaling ideas into consistent, trusted products. At Skiom, he brings the same operational rigor to skincare that he has demonstrated in other industries-ensuring microbiome science is applied with precision and discipline to meet consumer expectations and demand.
Board of Directors
Dr Sinkar is a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester, former vice president of Unilever. About 40 years leading global innovation at Unilever, Dr. Sinkar brings deep expertise in scaling microbiome technologies, Skin Biology and Toxicology. He is also an advisor of CSIR/DBT and he advises Skiom from concept through formulation, ensuring scientific rigor translates into products that survive supply chains, regulatory frameworks, and consumer realities.
A veteran of three decades in personal care innovation, Krishnan has led as Chief Scientist at ITC Life Sciences and Head of Personal Wash R&D at Unilever. Now spearheading Technology and Innovation at Resil Chemicals, he guides Skiom on bridging cutting-edge microbiome science with real consumer needs-helping turn promising research into trusted, widely adopted products.
Paul brings 30 years of leadership as CEO and CFO across India, Africa, and Latin America. A Fellow Chartered Accountant, Certified Independent Director, and Executive Coach, he has overseen major transformations at SABMiller Group and Molson Coors. At Skiom, he provides financial governance and strategic oversight, ensuring the company scales sustainably and responsibly.
Dr. Karuna is a global leader with 35+ years of experience in Operations and Supply Chain. An engineer by training, he is driven to positively impact one million lives through service and leadership. An author and speaker, he previously served as Vice President – International Operations at Amazon and held leadership roles at AB InBev India, SABMiller India and PepsiCo India, driving operational excellence and transformation. At Skiom, he provides operational oversight and fundraising guidance to support sustainable, responsible growth.
Core Leadership
Syed brings two decades of experience across FMCG, solar energy, and international trade, where he specialized in scaling, streamlining, and executing product launches. From leading supply chain operations at AB InBev to driving growth at Photonix Solar and Percept International, his focus has always been on bridging lab-level innovation with real-world markets. At Skiom, he ensures validated science becomes accessible, effective, and ready for everyday use.
With a Master’s in Biochemistry and a Bachelor’s in Microbiology, Tanya has built her career inside the details of formulation-raw material sourcing, stability testing, SOP design, and artwork finalization. Her experience spans Himalaya Wellness, ITC Limited, and Believe Pte Ltd across skincare, haircare, and oral care. At Skiom, she leads R&D with a clear standard: only formulations that pass the most rigorous testing can make it to skin.
Aakanksha has spent a decade translating complex wellness science into meaningful brand stories. She has crafted campaigns for Kenkou, Anand Sweets & Savouries, Phalada Pure & Sure, and Hyundai, blending performance marketing expertise with a strong instinct for storytelling. At Skiom, she makes microbiome science legible and credible-positioning the brand as clinically serious care, without the noise and exaggeration typical of beauty marketing.
Sundaresan Ramachandra
Head-Finance and Accounts
A seasoned operations and commercial professional with around 40 years of experience at Unilever, specializing in finance, procurement, and operational management. He has led end-to-end commercial functions including finance controls, sourcing, materials management, payroll, and purchase-to-payment operations, while driving efficiency and process improvements, he brings extensive expertise in vendor management, financial governance, cost optimization, and supply chain finance.