Kannan Devendria

Meet Kannan, a master of chemistry hailing from the temple city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. With a career spanning over two decades, Kannan has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of product development, particularly in the personal care and home care industries. Starting out as a scientist in Syngene International Ltd, a subsidiary of Biocon, Kannan was involved in designing and synthesizing medicinally active molecules in collaboration with Merk and Novartis pharmaceuticals. Seeking a more consumer-facing role, he then pivoted to the FMCG industry, spending 12 years in personal wash product development for brands such as Fiama and Savlon. Here, Kannan's passion for innovation shone as he spearheaded a new technology platform for transparent soaps and other rinse-off products. Not content with personal care alone, Kannan then turned his attention to the home care industry, establishing Nimyle, a brand of herbal floor cleaners based on microemulsion technology. This resulted in the successful grant of 4 patents and publication of 4 more. Currently working in a B2B organization, Kannan is responsible for developing innovative home care products while engaging customers at the same time. With his vast knowledge and expertise in chemistry, coupled with a passion for product innovation, Kannan is the perfect instructor to teach you how to make your own home care and personal care products. Join his live classes today and start your journey towards a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle!