US consumer goods major Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that Indian-origin executive Shailesh Jejurikar will take over as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2026.
Jejurikar, 58, currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of P&G. Following the announcement, he said, “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.”
In addition to his appointment, the Board has nominated Jejurikar to stand for election as a Director at the company’s annual shareholder meeting scheduled for October 2025.
Current CEO Jon Moeller will assume the role of Executive Chairman from January 2026. He will continue to lead the Board of Directors and offer strategic counsel to the incoming CEO.
Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board, praised Jejurikar’s leadership, stating, “Shailesh has been an integral part of P&G’s leadership team, contributing significantly across multiple businesses in both developed and developing markets. He has delivered strong results in the regions and categories he has led, particularly in fabric care and home care.”
“Shailesh is an outstanding leader, and the company will benefit greatly from his ongoing leadership as he builds on the strong foundation he has helped create,” Jimenez added.
Jejurikar joined P&G in 1989 and has been part of the company’s global leadership team since 2014. Over the years, he has held key leadership positions across categories, sectors, and regions, and played a pivotal role in expanding P&G’s core businesses-particularly in fabric care and home care-in markets such as North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
He has also been instrumental in driving strategic transformation across the company’s supply chain, information technology, and global business services.
Meanwhile, P&G’s stock closed 0.75% lower in the most recent trading session and is down by 6.06% over the past year.
—IANS