P&G Names Shailesh Jejurikar as Next CEO, Effective January 2026
- Shailesh Jejurikar will become the next CEO of Procter & Gamble starting January 1, 2026, succeeding Jon Moeller.
- Jejurikar, of Indian origin, is currently the COO and has been with P&G since 1989, holding leadership roles across global markets.
- The Board has also nominated him for election as Director at the October 2025 shareholder meeting, while Moeller will become Executive Chairman.
Global consumer goods leader Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that Shailesh Jejurikar, currently Chief Operating Officer (COO), will take over as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2026.
Jejurikar, 58, will succeed current CEO Jon Moeller, who will assume the role of Executive Chairman, continuing to lead the Board of Directors and provide strategic counsel.
The company’s Board has also nominated Jejurikar to stand for election as a Director at its upcoming annual shareholder meeting in October 2025.
In a statement following the announcement, 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”.
Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board, praised Jejurikar’s long-standing contributions: “Shailesh has been an integral part of P&G's leadership, delivering consistent results across categories and regions. He is an outstanding leader who has helped build a strong foundation for future growth”.
Jejurikar, an Indian-origin executive, joined P&G in 1989 and has held key senior leadership roles in P&G’s fabric care, home care, and enterprise markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. He has also played a critical role in supply chain, IT, and global business services, driving the company’s operational strategy in recent years.
He has been a member of P&G’s Global Leadership Team since 2014, shaping business strategies and executing key global initiatives.
While the announcement reflects strong succession planning, P&G shares dipped slightly by 0.75% in the last trading session and are down 6.06% over the past year.
Jejurikar’s appointment marks a strategic leadership shift as P&G looks to accelerate growth amid evolving global market dynamics.
