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Shailesh Jejurikar Becomes P&G Chairman, Continuing India Leadership
Procter & Gamble, a big company that makes things like Tide and Pampers, chose a new boss.
Shailesh Jejurikar, who was born in India and worked there for many years, will become the chairman.
He will start on August 1, 2026.
The old chairman, Jon Moeller, will retire after 38 years.
P&G says it will keep making new products for people and try to grow while dealing with higher costs for things like energy and raw materials.
Shailesh G Jejurikar appointed P&G chairman effective Aug 1, 2026.
He succeeds Jon Moeller, who retires Aug 14 after 38 years.
Jejurikar is first India‑origin executive to lead P&G.
P&G warns of cost pressures in FY 2026‑27 outlook.
Company will focus on consumer‑centric innovation and sustainability.
- Who
- Shailesh G Jejurikar
- What
- Appointed chairman of Procter & Gamble
- Where
- Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, USA
- When
- Effective August 1, 2026
- Why
- To continue India-origin leadership and address cost challenges
Key facts
- Chairman
- Shailesh G Jejurikar
- Effective date
- August 1, 2026
- Predecessor
- Jon Moeller
- Company
- Procter & Gamble
- Market cap
- $346 billion
- FY 2026-27 outlook
- Cost pressures from raw materials, energy, and FX
Quotes
Shailesh G Jejurikar
P&G global chief executive and incoming chairman
“Thanking Moeller for his leadership, Jejurikar said his predecessor played a key role in shaping P&G’s growth strategy and strengthening the company’s culture and global operations.”
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“Jejurikar said the company would focus on consumer‑centric innovation, productivity improvements and sustainable growth despite continued global economic uncertainty.”
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