In a landmark development, American consumer goods behemoth Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced the appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 January 2026. Jejurikar, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, will be among the select few of Indian origin to ascend to the topmost leadership tier of a major US multinational.
“Shailesh Jejurikar, currently Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Jon Moeller as Procter & Gamble's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. The Board has also nominated Jejurikar to stand for election as a Director at the annual shareholder meeting in October 2025,” read an official statement issued by the company.
Upon Jejurikar’s assumption of the CEO role, current Chief Executive Jon Moeller will transition into the position of Executive Chairman. In this new capacity, Moeller will chair the board of directors and serve as a strategic advisor to the incoming CEO on key organisational matters.
Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board, lauded the decision, stating, “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.
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“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.”
Jejurikar, who began his journey with P&G in 1989, has been part of its global leadership team since 2014. Over the decades, he has spearheaded significant initiatives across various geographies, including North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, playing a pivotal role in shaping the growth of P&G’s core categories such as Fabric Care and Home Care.
In addition to driving category performance, Jejurikar has been instrumental in revitalising the company’s strategic focus across key operational areas such as the global supply chain, information technology and business services.
Responding to his appointment, Jejurikar remarked, “I am honoured to serve as P&G's CEO. 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.”
His elevation underscores a broader trend of rising global influence among Indian-origin executives, particularly in the upper echelons of the corporate world. Jejurikar’s stewardship is expected to continue P&G’s legacy of innovation, sustainability, and market leadership on the global stage.
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