Mr. P.J Kunjachan

Chairman, Managing Director

Mr P.J Kunjachan, the Chairman & Managing Director of Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd started from humble beginnings fueled by a zeal to succeed and make a difference. Starting young with odd jobs, he understood early on that customer satisfaction and customer value lay at the foundation of every successful entrepreneurship. His keen mind understood early on that customers sought value and that customer satisfactionand gaps in current offerings are opportunities where he could innovate to fill . The first major break came in natural fertilizers where understanding that his customer wished to have seamless and easy service , he expanded his horizons to provide entire fertilizer solutions for his customers.

Later, this passion for customer value and service translated to the establishment of an organisation to manufacture natural extracts. His partnership with his brother-in-law, a man of science and a technocrat, paved the way for establishment of Arjuna Natural, first as a partnership and expanding in steps to the organisation that it is today. Mr. P J Kunjachan’s unwavering belief in his customers , people and his visionary zeal helped Arjuna grow from being a small organisation operating from a a small factory to the Arjuna of today, expanding of multiple manufacturing, research and sales facilities. He has always believed in the transformative power of technology and this has led Arjuna through its journey of ‘firsts’ starting with its first product. His consuming passion for science and technology kept him abreast with the latest trends in the nutraceutical industry thereby helping Arjuna to constantly innovate and stay ahead of the game.. He is a firm believer in natural solutions and aspires to roll out a robust exposition of health supplements and natural extracts for the well-being of present generations and future generations.

Mr P.J Kunjachan, the Chairman & Managing Director of Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd started from humble beginnings fueled by a zeal to succeed and make a difference. Starting young with odd jobs, he understood early on that customer satisfaction and customer value lay at the foundation of every successful entrepreneurship. His keen mind understood early on that customers sought value and that customer satisfactionand gaps in current offerings are opportunities where he could innovate to fill . The first major break came in natural fertilizers where understanding that his customer wished to have seamless and easy service , he expanded his horizons to provide entire fertilizer solutions for his customers….Read More

Dr. Benny Antony

Joint Managing Director

Dr. Benny Antony, co-founder of Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd currently serves as Joint Managing Director. A visionary scholar, his contributions towards building Arjuna a leading nutraceutical company driven by innovations have been phenomenal. He has been at the helm of developing the ‘Research and Development’ facility of Arjuna which is today approved by Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The Research division currently equipped with state- of- the art facilities focuses on pharmacological evaluation of Arjuna’s products for various applications in the dietary supplement, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Dr Benny Antony is widely recognized for Inventions that will make a difference. His brainchild, BCM- 95 has been applauded worldwide for its bio available curcumin and is today considered as the world’s most trusted route to bio available curcumin. His mentoring has paved the way for several innovations at Arjuna which includes developing of herbal extracts like Amlamax ( a patented product from the ripe fruits of Amla), AKBAMAX (extract of Boswellia serrata), Omega-3 (natural essential fatty acid from sardine) and the most recent one Oxystorm- world’s first nitrate extract from Red Spinach. Dr Benny Antony has to his credit 80 granted international patents till date and has applied for over 50 international patents on many other products and processes. His consuming passion for science and technology keeps him abreast of the latest trends in the nutraceutical industry thereby helping Arjuna to deliver new products that meet global standards. For his significant contributions in the extraction industry he is conferred with the ‘Innovator’ award by Spices Board of India for the year 2012. He has also been nominated as a member of the Technical Committee of the Spices Board Dr. Benny Antony has also been conferred with the National Intellectual Property Award for the year 2019 in the category of Top Individual for Patents and Commercialization by Government of India. Along with the National IP Award, Intellectual Property Office India and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have jointly conferred the ‘WIPO Medal for Inventors’ also to Dr. Benny Antony.

Dr. Benny Antony, co-founder of Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd currently serves as Joint Managing Director. A visionary scholar, his contributions towards building Arjuna a leading nutraceutical company driven by innovations have been phenomenal. He has been at the helm of developing the ‘Research and Development’ facility of Arjuna which is today approved by Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The Research division currently equipped with state- of- the art facilities focuses on pharmacological evaluation of Arjuna’s products for various applications in the dietary supplement, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.Read More

Dr. Merina B.A

Sr. Vice-President Product Development

Dr. Merina Benny serves as Sr. Vice-President Product Development of Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd. Right from the beginning she has been a motivating force and her influence was pivotal in imparting a strong sense of direction to the company’s innovation and research initiatives. Currently she heads the Product Development initiatives of the organization . She is actively involved in the standardization of different herbal extracts as well as in the development of methods for analysis and clinical studies. An avid reader and writer, Dr Merina has been a regular contributor to several national and international research publications. She is active in developing formulations for LivLong Nutraceuticals Ltd, a subsidiary company of Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd. Her consuming passion for science made her to lead several research initiatives in association with reputed sponsoring agencies including Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences.Dr Merina currently holds 6 granted international patents and over 25 research papers to her credit.

Dr. Merina Benny serves as GM- QA and R & D of Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd. Right from the beginning she has been a motivating force and her influence was pivotal in imparting a strong sense…Read More

Mr. Jomy Jose

Director

Mr. Jomy Jose serves the firm as the Head of Marketing Department. An Engineering Graduate who did his MBA in Marketing from Madras University. He started his career with Arjuna by starting the commercial activities and later on moved to the Marketing Department. He became the marketing Head in the year 2010. Mr. Jomy Jose, the proactive member in the director board contributed noticeably towards global market. With his dedication and hard work, Arjuna has now achieved export over 64+ countries across the globe.His sector-specific expertise drives sustained increase in market share.One of the major reasons behind this growth in market share is due to his close connection with customers.

Mr. Jomy Jose serves the firm as the Head of Marketing Department. An Engineering Graduate who did his MBA in Marketing from Madras University. He started his career with Arjuna by starting the commercial activities and later on moved to…Read More

Mr. Antony Kunjachan

Executive Director

Antony Kunjachan is the youngest face on board of Arjuna Natural Pvt, Ltd, India’s leading nutraceutical company. A second generation entrepreneur and a Chemical Engineer by training, Antony has been leading a transformative change in Arjuna Natural, in both improving, evolving and innovating processes as well as exploring new business opportunities to prepare the organisation for the next phase of rapid growth while staying true to the guiding principles that brought it to this level. Under Antony’s vibrant leadership, the company is riding a phenomenal wave of transformation and innovation, towards greater heights of success across the globe. He has been instrumental in establishing the B2C outreach of Arjuna Natural under its sister organisation Livlong Nutraceuticals. The brand CUREGARDEN brings the best of natural health solutions to India. He forms an integral part on the executive committee as Arjuna enters a new era of innovation, which includes the pursuit of both cutting-edge science and opportunities for bettering lives with the power of nature

Antony Kunjachan is the youngest face on board of Arjuna Natural Pvt, Ltd, India’s leading nutraceutical company. A second generation entrepreneur and a chemical engineering by training,…Read More

Mr. Anup Krishnan

Chief Executive Officer

Anup Krishnan , CEO of Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd.,, a leader with over 25 years of multidisciplinary expertise across innovation, technical, business development and operations with a proven track record of driving business growth from concept through commercialization. Previously, Krishnan held dual roles at Kraton Polymers India Pvt., Ltd. where he was the Managing Director of company operations, and, as the company’s technical director he was in charge of all of the innovation programs from India. Prior to this, Krishnan headed the Performance & Specialty Materials group for Syngene International, Ltd. in Bangalore, focusing on specialty chemicals for healthcare and cosmetics. He also previously worked for GE, SABIC & Momentive, and other leading tech companies. Krishnan holds dual master’s degrees to his credit, one in chemistry from the University of Kerala and another in polymer technology from Cochin University of Science and Technology. With his strong scientific, business, and technical background, Krishnan’s primary objectives are to assure business growth by creating greater value to customers, offering innovative solutions and cost-effective delivery.

Anup Krishnan , CEO of Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd.,, a leader with over 25 years of multidisciplinary expertise across innovation, technical, business development and operations with a proven track record of driving business growth from concept through commercializationRead More

Arjuna Natural

Arjuna Natural Ltd is India’s leading manufacturer and exporter of standardized botanical extracts for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for more than two decades. Established in 1989, the company has grown…Read More

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