Chris Chung

Founder

Chris is a former U.S. Army Captain and Haas MBA. He launched OCHRE after dealing with scalp and skin issues post-service, driven by a belief that no one should have to choose between healthy skin and great hair.

Sri Reddy

Founder

Sri is a former management consultant and Haas MBA. He teamed up with Chris to create OCHRE—a brand rooted in their shared vision of high-performance haircare that’s gentle on sensitive skin.

Valerie George

Formulator, Advisor

Valerie is an award-winning cosmetic chemist, host of The Beauty Brains podcast, and founder of Simply Ingredients. She brings decades of R&D experience to formulating minimalist, high-performance products.

Dr. Rishu Gupta

Medical Advisor

Dr. Gupta is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of SD Skin in San Diego. He ensures OCHRE’s formulas are safe, effective, and sensitive-skin friendly.