American consumer goods major Procter & Gamble elected Shailesh Jejurikar as the next President and Chief Operating Officer (CEO). This appointment will be effective 1 January 2026 onwards. He will succeed Jon Moeller, who currently holds the top leadership position.
In addition to this, the company board has also nominated Jejurikar to stand for election as a Director at the annual shareholder meeting in October 2025. On January 1, 2026, Jon Moeller will become the company‘s Executive Chairman. In this role, Mr. Moeller will lead the Board of Directors and provide advice and counsel to the CEO on Company matters, according to the press statement by P&G.
Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board, said. “Shailesh has been an integral part of P&G’s leadership team with substantial contributions across multiple businesses and in both developed and developing regions, notably in Fabric Care and Home Care and most recently in P&G’s Enterprise markets. 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 affirmed, “I am honoured to serve as P&G’s CEO. The people, our brands, and our capabilities in innovation and operational excellence fuel my confidence for a future of sustained growth and value creation.”
He joined P&G in 1989. He has been a member of P&G’s global leadership team since 2014, holding various senior leadership roles in the company.
