Ketki Garud

Co-Founder

Pune, Maharashtra, India15 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of a sustainable hair care brand.
Over a decade of experience in quality management.
Expert in microbiology and product development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industry with a focus on quality management and innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quality ManagementMicrobiologyChange Management

Other Skills

Quality AuditingTrainingProject ManagementPharmaceutical IndustryTeam BuildingPreservativesSix SigmaDeviation ManagementChange ControlRisk AssessmentcGMP manufacturingProcess ValidationFDA GMPQuality AssuranceLeadership

About

Hi, I'm Ketki Garud Limaye! The founder of The Volume Company My story? It’s a mix of ambition and a deep love for all things hair care. So lets start from the start - * Worked at - Serum Institute of India, Emcure Pharma and L'Oréal R&D for over a DECADE, working on innovative products. * Was on the verge of joining Himalaya R&D in Dubai * But instead, I chose to stay back and follow a calling that felt bigger than any title: something of my own. Here, comes my brand - The Volume Company. - Why haircare? Because I've lived it. My personal hair journey has been full of ups and downs- some good hair days, plenty of bad ones, and countless lessons along the way, which I am ready to share with the world. Every product, every decision, every story I tell - It all comes from my belief that healthy hair is just the beginning. It’s about confidence, well-being, and feeling good in your skin. This isn’t just my business—it’s my passion. And I can’t wait to share it with the world. https://thevolumecompany.com/

Experience

The volume company

Founder

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

In an industry flooded with buzzwords and quick fixes, we choose to stand for something deeper that is honesty, integrity, and true sustainability. Great hair isn’t just about what you apply; it’s about how you live. That’s why we go beyond surface-level care, addressing the root cause whether it’s diet, stress, lifestyle, or environment while delivering effective, nourishing solutions.
We bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern innovation. Our formulations combine time-tested Ayurvedic botanicals with scientifically backed ingredients to create powerful, effective, and balanced hair care solutions.

Quality AuditingQuality ManagementMicrobiology

Stealth mode startup

Stealth mode (Professional and Personal)

Sep 2022 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

Focused on ideating and building an innovative solution in the haircare space, working under stealth mode to research, strategize, and validate concepts.
Balanced this entrepreneurial journey with a strong emphasis on personal health and family, cultivating a balanced approach to professional and personal commitments.

L'oréal

Quality & Microbiology Lead for Research & Innovation at L'Oreal

Jun 2015 – Aug 2022 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

At L'Oréal India Research & Innovation (R&I), I proactively introduce the Quality Management system from conception to present-day operations. As Quality & Microbiology Lead I establish and formalize quality documents like SOP’s, training modules, manuals, method validations, equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation. Applying my key skills and industry knowledge, I professionally represent L'Oréal India Research on technical issues internally and in dealings with outside parties (cross-disciplinary working groups, specialist networks, etc.)Leveraging my training expertise, I deliver training to implement robust extrapolation systems and to facilitate formula risk assessments for all formulas during pre and post development phases. Along with these key responsibilities, I develop a team of microbiologists and quality representatives to successfully drive the quality function.
Directed the task force team in order to facilitate Quality incident management.
Established a brand-new microbiological lab for R&I India at Chakan, Pune from inception to commission; activities spanning design of space, supervision of construction, equipment installation, validation, and calibration.
Lead the Japan R&I Quality function for a period of four months to deploy quality assurance and control processes in addition to existing responsibilities of the India Quality & Microbiology function.

Change ManagementPharmaceutical IndustryQuality Management

Emcure pharmaceuticals limited

Quality Expert

Jan 2010 – Jun 2015 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Pune Area, India

During this employment tenure, I adeptly supervised and aided in the establishment of documentation like change control, deviation, CAPA, investigation, and non-conformance reports. I successfully prepared and reviewed SOPs, cleaning procedures, and formats. As Quality Expert, I provided guidance to assure the manufacturing division, on product quality complaint management processes in compliance with regulatory expectations. At Emcure Pharmaceuticals, I executed various protocols and reports against audit compliances. Additionally, I have faced and successfully comply US FDA, WHO-GMP, MHRA &TGA audits.
Oversaw and ensured the coordination and maintenance of product, active ingredient, intermediate, raw material, and component analytical Standards.
Responded customer complaints related to Quality Prepare hazard and risk assessment modules and impart training.
Addressed manufacturing concerns, failures, participation in RCA and CAPA implementation.
Trained operators, workmen and analysts in cGMP procedures as per the guideline laid down for handling of machines and materials in GMP manual.