P&G to Transition CEO; Shailesh Jejurikar Named New Leader
The Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) has announced its leadership transition plan. Shailesh Jejurikar, currently serving as chief operating officer, will succeed Jon Moeller as president and CEO.
He was appointed by the board for his background in delivering strong results in both developed and developing regions.
Jejurikar takes on the role beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and will also serve as P&G’s executive chairman of the board.
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Jejurikar joined the company in 1989 and has been part of its global leadership team since 2014. During his tenure, he’s held various senior leadership roles, helping to establish P&G’s renewed strategies in the supply chain, IT and global business services.
Prior to being named COO, Jejurikar was CEO for Procter & Gamble’s largest business sector, fabric and home care, which includes such brands as Tide, Ariel, Downy, Gain, Febreze and Swiffer. In this role, he led the team in delivering innovation through R&D, a synchronized end-to-end supply chain, brand-building and sales. Additionally, he has helped to build core global businesses in various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Moeller, who will be departing the company, has been with the organization for four decades, serving in the CEO role over the last four years. He had also risen through the ranks, first serving as COO before being appointed, according to LinkedIn.
Lead board director Joe Jimenez said in a statement that Moeller played a pivotal role in designing and implementing P&G’s integrated portfolio and organizational strategy during one of the most significant transformations in the company’s history.
