Shailesh Jejurikar has been announced as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Jon Moeller, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. With a distinguished 36-year career at P&G, Shailesh currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing critical global functions including enterprise markets, global business services, sales, IT, and supply chain operations.
Since joining Procter & Gamble in 1989, Shailesh has held diverse leadership roles across regions and product categories. He played a transformative role as CEO of the Fabric & Home Care business, where he led top-line growth and strategic innovation for iconic household brands such as Tide, Ariel, and Downy. His deep operational expertise, coupled with a global mindset, has significantly shaped P&G’s integrated strategy, particularly in developing agile supply chains and driving market-specific innovation.
Under his stewardship, P&G has seen accelerated growth in enterprise markets and operational excellence across multiple geographies, including North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. His ability to foster performance cultures and execute consumer-centric strategies has been pivotal to the company’s strong business performance and ongoing transformation.
Shailesh’s elevation to CEO reflects the Board’s confidence in his vision, executional strength, and deep-rooted understanding of P&G’s values. As he prepares to lead one of the world’s most respected consumer goods companies, Shailesh is expected to build upon the momentum of recent years and continue driving sustainable, innovation-led growth across P&G’s global portfolio.
This leadership transition marks a new chapter in P&G’s legacy, reaffirming its commitment to continuity, excellence, and strategic foresight. With Shailesh Jejurikar at the helm, the company is well-positioned to navigate the future of consumer goods with purpose and performance.