The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) has announced that Shailesh Jejurikar, currently Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Jon Moeller as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026.
Mr Jejurikar has also been nominated to stand for election as a Director at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in October 2025.
On the same date, Jon Moeller will take on the role of Executive Chairman, leading the Board of Directors and providing strategic counsel to the CEO.
Joe Jimenez, Lead Director of P&G’s Board, expressed gratitude for Mr Moeller’s leadership, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping and implementing P&G’s integrated portfolio and organisational strategy.
“Under Jon’s steady leadership as CEO, the company has delivered consistent growth and value creation. We have a strong plan for sustained success, and now is the right time to transition to Shailesh as CEO. We are fortunate to have Jon continue as Executive Chairman,” he said.
Mr Jimenez also conveyed the Board’s confidence in Mr Jejurikar.
“Shailesh has been a vital member of P&G’s leadership team, contributing significantly across multiple business areas and regions, including Fabric Care, Home Care, and Enterprise markets. He has consistently achieved strong results and is an outstanding leader. The company will greatly benefit from his continued leadership as he builds on the firm foundation he has helped establish.”
Mr Jejurikar joined P&G in 1989 and has served on the global leadership team since 2014. He has held senior leadership roles across various categories, sectors, and regions, playing a key role in building P&G’s core businesses, including global Fabric Care and Home Care in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
He has also helped steer the company’s renewed strategies and operational improvements in Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Global Business Services.
“I am honoured to serve as P&G’s CEO,” said Mr Jejurikar. “The people of P&G, our brands, and our capabilities in innovation and operational excellence give me confidence for a future of sustained growth and value creation.”
Reflecting on his tenure, Mr Moeller stated, “It has been an honour to serve as CEO of P&G, and I am incredibly proud of the value created by our people through an integrated strategy executed with excellence. I look forward to supporting Shailesh and the team as they continue to enhance the performance and value of P&G’s brands worldwide.”
Shailesh Jejurikar appointed president and CEO of Procter & Gamble
