Procter & Gamble, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, has announced the appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar will succeed Jon Moeller, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, as the company positions itself for future growth amidst shifting global dynamics.
This landmark announcement makes Jejurikar one of the few Indian-born executives to helm a Fortune 500 U.S. corporation, signaling a powerful moment of representation and global leadership evolution.
Currently serving as P&G’s Chief Operating Officer, Jejurikar, 58, brings over three decades of hands-on experience and strategic vision. He began his journey at P&G in 1989 as an Assistant Brand Manager in India, and has since ascended through key leadership roles across continents and categories. His nomination to the P&G Board of Directors is expected to be finalized during the upcoming shareholder meeting in October.
The leadership change comes as P&G navigates a complex landscape of slowing global sales, economic headwinds, and evolving trade and regulatory challenges. Jejurikar’s proven track record in innovation, operational excellence, and market agility makes him a strategic choice to lead P&G into its next chapter.
Jejurikar previously led P&G’s Enterprise Markets—covering Latin America, India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia—and also oversaw critical global functions including IT, sales, manufacturing, and new business development. Notably, he was at the helm of P&G’s largest business unit, Fabric & Home Care, which includes powerhouse brands like Tide, Ariel, Downy, and Febreze—collectively contributing to about one-third of the company’s total revenue.
Jon Moeller, 61, who has served as CEO since 2021, praised Jejurikar’s promotion, noting that his successor’s depth of insight and values-driven leadership are precisely what P&G needs during this era of transformation.
This transition underscores P&G’s commitment to sustainable leadership, inclusive growth, and its readiness to meet the demands of the modern global consumer.
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