Shailesh Jejurikar, an Indian-origin executive with an illustrious career at Procter & Gamble (P&G), is poised to take over as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer starting January 1, 2026. Born in Mumbai, Jejurikar began his journey with P&G in 1989 after completing his MBA from IIM Lucknow. Over more than three decades, he has held various leadership roles spanning multiple geographies and business functions. His experience encompasses brand management, business leadership, and global category development across markets including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Currently serving as P&G’s Chief Operating Officer, Jejurikar manages a broad portfolio covering Enterprise Markets such as Latin America, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, alongside overseeing critical company-wide functions like supply chain, sales, IT, and new business development.

Throughout his career, Jejurikar has demonstrated a strong ability to drive growth and transformation in diverse business sectors. Notably, from 2019 to 2021, he was CEO of P&G’s Fabric & Home Care division—the company’s largest business segment, which includes iconic brands like Tide, Ariel, Downy, and Febreze, representing about one-third of P&G’s total sales and earnings. Under his leadership, the division became a benchmark in innovation, supply chain integration, and brand building. His strategic approach connected focused business strategies with synchronized end-to-end supply chains to deliver consistent growth. He is recognized for his consumer-centric mindset, passion for innovation, and ability to identify growth possibilities while challenging the status quo.

As COO, Jejurikar has had a significant impact on P&G’s operations across both developed and emerging markets, tightening the alignment between growth ambitions and operational efficiency. He oversees not only the Enterprise Markets but also critical functions such as global business services, sales, market operations, purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution. His leadership philosophy emphasizes sustainability and long-term value creation. Between 2016 and 2021, he served as executive sponsor for global sustainability at P&G, leading initiatives that integrate sustainability goals into everyday business practices, positively impacting the environment and society while creating shareholder value.

Jejurikar’s appointment as P&G’s CEO marks a historic moment, as he becomes the first Indian to lead the consumer goods giant in its 187-year history. He succeeds Jon Moeller, who will assume the role of Executive Chairman to guide the board and advise the CEO. Jejurikar joins a prestigious group of Indian-origin leaders heading global corporations, reflecting his extensive experience, strong business acumen, and global leadership capabilities. His rise through the ranks at P&G stands as a testament to his enduring commitment and performance within one of the world’s largest and most complex consumer goods companies.