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`1920 Industrial Dr.
`Libertyville, IL 60048
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`Work 847-918-1774
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` Fax: (847) 816-1830
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` E-mail: arun@brialab.com
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` Research and Development- Hair Consultant
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`Thorough, exacting Manager/scientist with extensive experience in managing and directing
`development projects. A specialist in personal care products holding 29 U.S. patents. Known
`for his ability to effectively lead and collaborate with successful teams. Expert at identifying and
`developing and testing products and processes that significantly impact cost savings, increased
`revenue and market share.
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`PROFESSIONAL CAREER HISTORY
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`Founder- Bria Research Labs, Libertyville, IL 60048.
` Bria Research Labs, located in Libertyville, IL, provides hair care product development and
`testing services to the personal care industry. Our mission is to partner with our clients to
`develop superior hair care products based on an in-depth understanding of consumer needs. Our
`focus is on hair and skin care products including complex formulations such as hair colors,
`permanent waves, hair straighteners, ethnic hair relaxers, hand and body lotions, and skin
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`Founder Arun Nandagiri has more than 30 years of domestic and international hands-on
`experience formulating, testing, and developing superior personal care products. He held senior-
`level positions at Fortune 500 companies such as Unilever, American Cyanamid and
`International Playtex. As the inventor or co-inventor of more than 29 U.S. patents, his expertise
`blends an understanding of consumer needs with in-depth knowledge of hair care/skin care
`formulation technologies and testing methodologies across the full spectrum of products
`including shampoos, conditioners, leave-on products, aerosol and pump hairsprays, mousses,
`gels, permanent waving, hair straighteners, ethnic hair relaxers, hair coloring and skin care
`products.
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`Scientists at Bria Research Labs are focused on bringing new products to the market. They
`interact with Salon owners, stylists and individual entrepreneurs to develop their ideas from
`concepts to products with real benefits. Salon quality products are created and manufactured on
`site in Libertyville. Innovations in raw material technologies are matched to stylists’ new product
`ideas to maximize end benefits. All products are tested in our state of the art in house salon.
`Evaluations are done by Stylists who work at nearby salons, bring in their real life experiences to
`objectively judge the merits of these new ideas.
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` UNILEVER HOME AND PERSONAL CARE, Rolling Meadows, IL. 1989-2003
`A $50 billion global manufacturer and distributor of home, personal care & other products with
`over 500 subsidiaries worldwide.
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`Director of Hair Care Projects
`Unilever de Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2000 – 2003)
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`• Successfully introduced Hair Colorants in Latin America, expanding to other countries
`and other products variants and growing revenues to $10 million
`• Delivered over $2 million in cost savings for Latin American market through reduction in
`price of imported raw materials while maintaining profit margins.
`• Managed all phases of a breakthrough color project.
`• Developed a team of 10 scientists in Argentina that now function independently and
`manage all projects with high levels of competence.
`• Collaborated with key members of Marketing and Supply Chain teams, Global Technical
`Centers in Chicago and Thailand, and Research in the UK to ensure that project
`objectives are clearly defined and delivered on time and within budget.
`• Key member of internal global networks representing Latin America on Shampoos,
`Conditioners, Styling, Color and Ethnic hair.
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`Director, Hair Care Research and Development
`Unilever, Rolling Meadows, IL (1995 – 2000)
`Managed and directed all development projects in Hair Shampoos, Conditioners, Color,
`Permanent waves, Hair styling and Hair transformation. Coordinated research activities
`associated with this product range at research labs in the United Kingdom. Managed a staff of
`up to 40 scientists, stylists and administrators. Developed policies consistent with corporate
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`Interacted regularly with marketing, market research, supply chain, research personnel
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`and other development directors to ensure long-term objectives were achieved.
`• Established long-term strategic direction for North America as a member of the
`Management Hair Care Planning Group.
`• Key member of the Management team that managed a budget of $20 million.
`• Selected technical training programs to ensure technical competencies for up to 20
`scientists and stylists.
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`Director, Professional Salon Division ( aka:Helene Curtis, North Ave, Chicago Il 1989 - 1995 )
`Directed all hair care projects including Shampoos, Conditioners, Hair Styling and reactive
`products – Permanent Waves, Relaxers and Hair Color.
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`• Grew Helene Curtis to become number one manufacturer of permanent waves with 17
`innovative patented technologies.
`• Developed new permanent waving technology (based on Cysteamine) that significantly
`lowered hair damage.
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`PLAYTEX-JHIRMACK, INC., Paramus, New Jersey
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` 1982 - 1989
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`Director, Research and Development
`Created, planned, delegated and coordinated all research and development activities leading to
`the introduction of new products for the U.S. and Canadian markets. Managed a budget of $2
`million and a staff of 10 scientists and stylists.
`Increased market share by 25% through development of products with parity
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`performance to major competitors allowing company to effectively compete with large
`corporations in Hair Care. Developed three unique patented technologies for future
`launches.
` Interfaced with marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, quality control, market research
`and Advertising agencies to provide orderly introduction of new products while
`maintaining current brands.
`• Developed all types of hair care products including shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays
`(aerosol and non-aerosol), hair colors and permanent wave products.
`• Established manufacturing operations in South Africa and Sweden.
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`Prior to 1982, held position of Group Leader – Hair Care and Antiperspirants for Shulton, Inc.,
`Senior Scientist – Hair Care and Antiperspirants for Beecham, Inc., and Aerosol Chemist at
`Block Drug Company.
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`EDUCATION
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`Master’s Degree – Pharmacy Administration
`Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, Brooklyn, New York
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`Bachelor of Science and Masters – Pharmacy
`AU Colleges, Andhra University, India
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`PATENTS
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`Awarded 29 U.S. Patents for Hair and Personal Care Products
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` 1920 Industrial Dr
`Libertyville, IL 60048
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`ARUN NANDAGIRI
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` Office: (847) 918-1774
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`E-mail: arun@brialab.com
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`PATENTS AWARDED
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`1. U.S. Patent 6,365,144- Hair Dressing Composition
`2. U.S. Patent 6,284,225- Propellant Compositions
`3. U.S. Patent 6,013,249- Hair Manageability and Styling Composition and Method
`4. U.S. Patent 5,985,256- Hair Dressing Composition
`5. U.S. Patent 5,935,560- Compositions and Methods of Imparting Durable Conditioning to Hair
`6. U.S. Patent 5,728,374- Hair Manageability and Styling Composition
`7. U.S. Patent 5,651,961- Hair Manageability and Styling Composition
`8. U.S. Patent 5,601,813- Cysteamine Permanent Wave Composition and Method
`9. U.S. Patent 5,589,163- Permanent Wave Composition and Method
`10. U.S. Patent 5,554,363- Reducing Malodors in Permanent Waving
`11. U.S. Patent 5,460,809- Cysteamine Permanent Wave Composition and Method
`12. U.S. Patent 5,456,907- Cysteamine Permanent Wave Composition and Method
`13. U.S. Patent 5,439,675- Cysteamine Permanent Wave Composition and Method
`14. U.S. Patent 5,382,426- Cysteamine Permanent Wave Composition and Method
`15. U.S. Patent 5,362,487- Cysteamine Permanent Wave Composition and Method
`16. U.S. Patent 5,362,486- In-situ Polymerization of Oligomers onto Hair
`17. U.S. Patent 5,260,054- Cysteamine Permanent Wave Composition
`18. U.S. Patent 5,223,252- Permanent Wave Composition & Method
`19. U.S. Patent 5,000,948- Film Release of Hair Treating Compositions
`20. U.S. Patent 4,897,262- Non-aerosol Hair Spray
`21. U.S. Patent 4,546,905- Aerosol Dispensing Systems
`22. U.S. Patent 4,530,450- Aerosol Dispensing Systems
`23. U.S. Patent 4,418,846- Aerosol Dispensing Systems
`24. U.S. Patent 4,398,654- Aerosol Dispensing Systems
`25. U.S. Patent 4,263,275- Corrosion Inhibitors
`26. U.S. Patent 4,261,972- Hydro alcoholic Hair Sprays
`27. U.S. Patent 4,164,562- Low Flammable Aerosol Hair Sprays
`Patents issued in 2013:
` 28 U.S. Patent 8,394,428- Formulations and methods for preventing eyebrow hair loss
` 29 U.S. Patent 8,309,142- Formulations and methods for preventing eyebrow hair loss
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