Procter & Gamble has appointed India-born executive Shailesh Jejurikar chairman of its board of directors, effective Aug. 1. He will hold the position in addition to his existing responsibilities as the company’s president and chief executive officer.
Jejurikar became P&G’s president and CEO on Jan. 1, following a leadership transition announced in 2025. His elevation to chairman places him at the head of both the company’s executive leadership and board as P&G enters its next phase of growth.
He succeeds Jon Moeller, who will retire from the board on July 31 and from P&G on Aug. 14. Moeller previously served the company as executive chairman, CEO, chief operating officer and chief financial officer during a 38-year career.
Jejurikar joined P&G in 1989 and has been a member of its global leadership team since 2014. His career has included senior responsibilities across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, giving him experience in both developed and emerging consumer markets.
Before becoming CEO, Jejurikar served as P&G’s chief operating officer. In that position, he held responsibility for enterprise markets and oversaw functions including information technology, global business services, sales, purchasing, manufacturing, distribution and new business development.
He previously led P&G’s global Fabric and Home Care business, which includes brands such as Tide, Ariel, Downy, Gain, Febreze and Swiffer. The division represents approximately one-third of P&G’s sales and net earnings. He also served as the company’s executive sponsor for global sustainability from 2016 through 2021.
Jejurikar earned his undergraduate degree from Elphinstone College in Mumbai and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. He also serves on the boards of Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation and The Christ Hospital.
As chairman, president and CEO, Jejurikar will guide one of America’s largest consumer products companies, whose brands reach approximately five billion people across more than 180 countries each year. His appointment represents another significant milestone for Indian-origin leadership within major U.S. corporations.
Key Takeaways About Shailesh Jejurikar
- He will become chairman of P&G’s board on Aug. 1.
- He will continue serving as the company’s president and CEO.
- He joined P&G in 1989 and its global leadership team in 2014.
- His career spans major businesses, functions and international markets.
- He earned his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow.
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