P&G Appoints India-Born Shailesh Jejurikar As Chairman
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American FMCG major Procter & Gamble has announced the significant appointment of its India-born President and CEO, Shailesh Jejurikar, as the new Chairman, effective August 1, 2026, marking a pivotal leadership transition for the global consumer goods giant. American FMCG major Procter & Gamble Company on Wednesday announced the appointment of its India-born President and CEO Shailesh Jejurikar as the Chairman, effective August 1, 2026. This appointment is in addition to Jejurikar's current role as President and CEO, a statement from Procter & Gamble Company said. Incumbent Jon Moeller, Executive Chairman, will retire from the Board on July 31, 2026, and from P&G on August 14, 2026, it added. Jejurikar, an alumnus of IIM Lucknow, belongs to the rare list of Indian-origin people who have reached the helm of US corporate giants. He joined P&G in 1989 and has been a member of the company's Global Leadership Team since 2014. He was elevated as President and CEO earlier this year. Over his nearly four-decade career, he has held a range of senior leadership positions across multiple categories, business sectors, and geographic markets. He thanked Jon for his leadership at P&G, having served in key roles including Executive Chairman, CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer throughout his 38 years of service to the company. "Jon's strategic vision has been...
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