Shailesh Jejurikar is to be the next president & CEO of Procter & Gamble Company, the US consumer goods giant has announced.
Currently chief operating officer, Jejurikar will take the helm of the Gillette and Tampax owner on 1 January 2026. Having joined in 1989, he has been a member of its global leadership team since 2014, holding various senior leadership roles in categories, sectors and regions.
He had aided in building several P&G core businesses, including fabric care and homecare, in regions such as North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, said the Ohio-headquartered company. He had also “helped lead the development of the company’s renewed strategies and operational results in the supply chain, information technology and global business services”.
Jejurikar had “been an integral part of P&G’s leadership team with substantial contributions across multiple businesses and in both developed and developing regions”, 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 ongoing leadership to build on the strong foundation he has helped create.”
Jejurikar 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 this new role, he will replace Jon Moeller, who will become P&G’s executive chairman, leading the board of directors and providing counsel to the CEO on company matters.
“We thank Jon for his strategic leadership and guidance as he has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing P&G’s integrated portfolio, superiority, productivity and organisation strategy, as part of one of the most significant transformations in the company’s history,” Jimenez added.
“The company has continued to consistently deliver strong growth and value creation through Jon’s steady leadership as CEO. A strong plan is in place for sustained success and now is the time to transition to Shailesh as CEO. We are fortunate and grateful to have Jon continue as executive chairman.”
Said Moeller: “It has been an honour to serve as CEO of P&G, and I am incredibly proud of the value created by the people of P&G through an integrated strategy that is being executed with excellence.
“I look forward to supporting Shailesh and the entire team as they continue to improve the performance and value of P&G brands and categories.”
The announcement comes after P&G cut its annual outlook in April to zero, as it posted lower-than-expected sales for the three-month period ending 31 March 2025 following the US-China trade war sparked by tariffs.
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