US FMCG giant Procter & Gamble gets India-born CEO: Who is Shailesh Jejurikar? All about the IIM alumnus
India-born Shailesh Jejurikar has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of American FMCG major Procter & Gamble Company (P&G).
Jejurikar, 58, will succeed Jon Moeller as the CEO on January 1, 2026, said the company in a statement.
Shailesh Jejurikar is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow and has been associated with P&G since 1989.
'Shailesh Jejurikar... will succeed Jon Moeller as Procter & Gamble's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. The Board has also nominated Jejurikar to stand for election as a Director at the annual shareholder meeting in October 2025,' the company stated.
Shailesh has been serving in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer at P&G for over six years.
Over his career, he has played key role in building P&G's core businesses such as global Fabric Care and Home Care across markets including North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Jejurikar is the latest to join the list of India-born executives in global leadership roles. Earlier this month, Moradabad-born Sabih Khan was elevated to the position of Chief Operating Officer at iPhone maker Apple.
Procter & Gamble is a leading player in India's FMCG sector, with a portfolio of well-known brands including Ariel, Tide, Whisper, Olay, Gillette, Ambipur, Pampers, Pantene, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, and Vicks.
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