Procter & Gamble (P&G) has appointed Shailesh Jejurikar as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO), will succeed Jon Moeller in the role.
On January 1, 2026, Jon Moeller will become Procter & Gamble’s Executive Chairman. In this role, Moeller will lead the Board of Directors and provide advice and counsel to the CEO on Company matters.
As Chief Operating Officer (COO), Shailesh has profit/loss responsibility for P&G’s Enterprise Markets (Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe) and leads Information Technology, Global Business Services, Sales, Market Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Distribution and New Business for the company.
Shailesh’s extensive P&G career has spanned multiple businesses (Health & Beauty Care, Home Care, Fabric Care and P&G Professional) in both developed and developing regions (North America, Europe, Asia and Africa).
Prior to his current role, Shailesh was the Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble’s largest business sector, Fabric & Home Care, which includes many of P&G’s iconic brands: Tide, Ariel, Downy, Gain, Febreze, and Swiffe. In this role, Shailesh led the team in delivering industry-leading results and value creation through innovation (R&D), a synchronized end-to-end supply chain, brand-building and sales.
From 2016 to 2021, Shailesh served as executive sponsor for global sustainability, ensuring full integration of P&G’s sustainability goals into the day-to-day business.
Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board, said, “We thank Jon for his strategic leadership and guidance as he has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing P&G’s integrated portfolio, superiority, productivity and organization strategy, as part of one of the most significant transformations in the Company’s history. The Company has continued to consistently deliver strong growth and value creation through Jon’s steady leadership as CEO. A strong plan is in place for sustained success and now is the time to transition to Shailesh as CEO. We are fortunate and grateful to have Jon continue as Executive Chairman.”
He added, “Shailesh has been an integral part of P&G’s leadership team with substantial contributions across multiple businesses and in both developed and developing regions, notably in Fabric Care and Home Care and most recently in P&G’s Enterprise markets. He has consistently delivered strong results in the businesses and markets he has led. Shailesh is an outstanding leader, and the Company will benefit from his ongoing leadership to build on the strong foundation he has helped create.”
Shailesh Jejurikar said, “I am honored to serve as P&G’s CEO. 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.”
Jon Moeller said, “It has been an honor to serve as CEO of P&G, and I am incredibly proud of the value created by the people of P&G through an integrated strategy that is being executed with excellence,. I look forward to supporting Shailesh and the entire team as they continue to improve the performance and value of P&G brands and categories to win with consumers and customers around the world.”
