India-born executive Shailesh Jejurikar has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble (P&G), effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Jon Moeller. With over three decades at P&G, his elevation comes amid evolving global trade dynamics and slowing consumer demand.
Procter & Gamble Co. has announced that Shailesh Jejurikar, the current Chief Operating Officer, will take over as Chief Executive Officer starting January 1, 2026. The India-born executive, with over 35 years of experience at the global consumer goods giant, will replace outgoing CEO Jon Moeller.
Jejurikar’s elevation comes at a time when P&G is responding to significant macroeconomic headwinds, including international trade policy pressures and shifting consumer preferences. The company, known for household staples like detergents and personal care products, recently adjusted its annual guidance citing market volatility and inflation-driven margin stress.
Having joined P&G in 1989 as an assistant brand manager in India, Jejurikar has steadily advanced through multiple leadership roles across geographies including North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. His contributions to the company’s core segments such as Fabric Care and Home Care have been pivotal, especially in navigating growth in both mature and developing markets.
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Since joining P&G’s global leadership team in 2014, Jejurikar has been instrumental in strengthening operational disciplines across the enterprise—particularly in supply chain, IT infrastructure, and global business services. His promotion to COO in 2021 further expanded his role in shaping corporate strategy and execution.
Jejurikar holds a degree from Elphinstone College in Mumbai and earned his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow. His educational background, combined with extensive cross-market exposure, positions him to lead P&G through the next phase of strategic transformation.
This leadership change reflects a broader trend in global corporations recognizing experienced, globally versatile talent to drive long-term shareholder value and navigate increasingly complex international landscapes. As Jejurikar prepares to take the helm in 2026, stakeholders will be closely monitoring how P&G continues to adapt to evolving consumer demand, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory frameworks across the world.
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