Leadership Transition: Shailesh Jejurikar Named to Lead Procter & Gamble Into Next Era

Procter & Gamble has unveiled its succession strategy, tapping Shailesh Jejurikar, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, to step into the role of President and Chief Executive Officer beginning January 1, 2026. The appointment marks a significant transition for the consumer goods giant, with current CEO Jon Moeller transitioning to Executive Chairman to guide board operations and mentor the incoming leader.

The Board has also put forward Jejurikar’s candidacy for election as a Director at the upcoming October 2025 shareholder meeting, cementing his expanded role in the company’s future direction.

A Career Built on Strategic Transformation

Shailesh Jejurikar brings three decades of experience at P&G, having joined the organization in 1989. Most recently serving as CEO of the company’s Fabric & Home Care division—home to iconic brands including Tide, Ariel, Downy, Gain, Febreze, and Swiffer—Jejurikar has been instrumental in driving one of P&G’s most ambitious business overhauls in recent history.

His tenure on the global leadership team, spanning since 2014, reflects a career arc that spans multiple dimensions of the business. He has held senior positions across various product categories and geographic markets, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, building and strengthening several of P&G’s core operations.

Broader Impact and Operational Excellence

Beyond his portfolio responsibilities, Jejurikar has played a central role in reshaping P&G’s operational backbone. His fingerprints are evident across the company’s Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Global Business Services divisions, where he championed modernization efforts and efficiency gains.

From 2016 through 2021, Jejurikar also championed the company’s global sustainability initiatives, weaving environmental and social responsibility into everyday business practices—a signal of the values-driven leadership style he will bring to the CEO office.

The elevation of Shailesh Jejurikar represents P&G’s confidence in tested, internally-developed talent to navigate the evolving consumer goods landscape while maintaining the strategic focus that has defined the company’s recent performance.