P&G appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as President and CEO; first Indian to lead company in its 187-year history

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has appointed Shailesh Jejurikar as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.

58-year-old Jejurikar, who joined the company in 1989, would be the first Indian to lead the prestigious consumer goods conglomerate in its 187-year history.

Currently, Jejurikar is the Chief Operating Officer and will succeed Jon Moeller as the company’s CEO, he company said in a statement.

The board nominated Jejurikar to stand for election as a Director at the annual shareholder meeting in October 2025.

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Who is Shailesh Jejurikar?

Shailesh Jejurikar has been a member of P&G’s global leadership team since 2014, holding various senior leadership roles in categories, sectors and regions, and helped build several of P&G’s core businesses, including global Fabric Care and Home Care and in regions including North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

He was also behind developing the company’s renewed strategies and operational results in Supply Chain, Information Technology and Global Business Services.

“I am honoured to serve as P&G’s CEO,” said Jejurikar. “P&G people, our brands, and our capabilities in innovation and operational excellence fuel my confidence for a future of sustained growth and value creation.”

According to his LinkedIn profile, Jejurikar completed his MBA from IIM-Lucknow.

Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board, expressed the Board’s confidence in Jejurikar.

“Shailesh has been an integral part of P&G's leadership team with substantial contributions across multiple businesses and in both developed and developing regions, notably in Fabric Care and Home Care and most recently in P&G’s Enterprise markets. He has consistently delivered strong results in the businesses and markets he has led. Shailesh is an outstanding leader, and the Company will benefit from his ongoing leadership to build on the strong foundation he has helped create,” Jimenez said.

On January 1, 2026, Jon Moeller will take the role of Executive Chairman in the company. In this role, he will lead the Board of Directors and provide advice and counsel to the CEO on company matters.

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