Outlook Business Desk
Mumbai-born Shailesh Jejurikar will take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Procter & Gamble (P&G) in January 2026, replacing incumbent Jon Moeller. He joins a growing league of Indian leaders heading global firms.
The world’s biggest consumer goods maker on Friday said its current CEO, Jon R Moeller will become executive chairman. The leadership change will take effect in January 2026 as part of a planned global succession.
“I am honored 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.”
“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,” said Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board.
“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 continued leadership in building on the strong foundation he has helped create,” he added.
Jejurikar, 58, currently serves as P&G’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is the company’s first to hold this role. He earned his economics degree from Mumbai University in 1987 and completed post-graduation from IIM Lucknow in 1989 before joining P&G from campus.
Shailesh Jejurikar joined P&G in India from campus as an assistant brand manager in personal healthcare and has held global roles for over 30 years. India is a major talent hub for P&G, exporting top leaders, with 350+ Indian expats across its global operations.
The rise of Indian executives within global firms reflects the growing importance of India for multinationals, especially as Western markets stagnate. India’s young population and rapid growth makes it a strategic destination for companies eyeing long-term expansion.
“If we project the population and the economic growth, it is only going to get better. And India will be a larger market and is going to organically grow dramatically,” Jejurikar had told The Economic Times earlier.