Shailesh Jejurikar Named President and Global CEO of Procter & Gamble (P&G).
Appointment
Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced in late July 2025 that its Chief Operating Officer, Shailesh Jejurikar, will succeed Jon Moeller as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026. Moeller will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Jejurikar becomes the first Indian-born leader in P&G’s 187-year history.
- Jejurikar joined P&G in 1989 as an Assistant Brand Manager in India and steadily rose through global roles in Africa, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Europe. He led the Global Fabric & Home Care division—including iconic brands like Tide, Ariel, Downy, and Swiffer—before becoming Chief Operating Officer in 2021.
- Jejurikar’s elevation marks a historic moment: he will be the first India‑born individual to head P&G. He joins the distinguished league of Indian-origin executives leading major global firms such as Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, and Shantanu Narayen.
- P&G emphasized that the move was a well-planned and orderly succession by the Board. On 1 January 2026, Jejurikar will take charge as CEO, while Jon Moeller shifts to the Executive Chairman role to oversee corporate governance and mentoring.
Main Point :- (i) Jejurikar assumes leadership amid pressures such as slowdown in U.S. sales, rising tariffs, economic uncertainty, and a recently announced restructuring plan involving job reductions and divestitures. Analysts expect him to maintain operational stability while driving growth and innovation.
(ii) P&G Board's Lead Director Joe Jimenez praised Jejurikar’s deep institutional insight and performance across divisions, calling him an “outstanding leader” capable of guiding P&G through global challenges. The Board also nominated him for election as a Director at the October 2025 shareholder meeting.
About Procter & Gamble (P&G)
President: Jon R. Moeller
Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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