Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that Shailesh G. Jejurikar, currently the company’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer starting January 1 next year. He will succeed Jon Moeller, who will move into the role of Executive Chairman, where he will guide the Board of Directors and support the new CEO.
Jejurikar joined P&G in 1989 and has built a nearly 36-year career with the company, holding diverse leadership roles across various businesses and regions. He is an alumnus of Mumbai University and the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. His extensive experience provides him with a deep understanding of global operations and consumer markets.
As COO since 2021, Jejurikar has been responsible for profit and loss in P&G’s Enterprise Markets, which include Latin America, India, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. His responsibilities also cover key global functional areas such as Information Technology, Global Business Services, Sales, Market Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Distribution, and New Business Development.
Throughout his career, Jejurikar has led teams in several major segments, including Health & Beauty Care, Home Care, Fabric Care, and P&G Professional across regions like North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. He is known for his ability to identify growth opportunities by understanding consumer needs deeply and consistently achieving targeted business results.
On his appointment, Jejurikar expressed his honor in becoming CEO, emphasizing P&G’s strong foundation built on its people, brands, innovation capabilities, and operational excellence, which he believes will drive sustained growth and value creation.
Jejurikar’s rise to CEO reflects a growing trend of Indian-origin leaders at the helm of global corporations. Beyond P&G, he is active in civic and business circles, serving as Board Chairman of Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) and as a board member for OTIS Elevator Co. and The Christ Hospital.
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