Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Shailesh Jejurikar Becomes P&G Chairman, Retains CEO Role
Shailesh Jejurikar, a 59‑year‑old executive from India, will become the chairman of the big company Procter & Gamble on August 1, 2026.
He will keep his job as the company’s chief executive officer.
The move follows the retirement of Jon Moeller, who has led the company for 38 years.
Jejurikar has worked at P&G for almost 40 years, starting in 1989 and holding many important jobs around the world.
His new role shows that people from India are becoming leaders in big global companies.
P&G sells many well‑known brands like Tide, Pampers, and Gillette.
In India, P&G’s sales are a small part of its worldwide business, about 2.5% of total revenue, compared with Unilever’s 12%.
Shailesh Jejurikar, 59, will become Chairman of Procter & Gamble Company on Aug 1, 2026, while staying President & CEO.
He succeeds Jon Moeller, who retires from the board on July 31, 2026, and from the company on Aug 14, 2026.
Jejurikar has spent nearly four decades at P&G, joining in 1989 and holding senior roles across regions and product categories.
The appointment highlights the growing presence of Indian‑origin leaders on global corporate boards.
P&G India accounts for about 2.5% of the company’s global revenue, compared to Unilever’s 12% contribution from its Indian subsidiary.
- Who
- Shailesh Jejurikar, Jon Moeller, Procter & Gamble Company
- What
- Appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as Chairman of P&G while remaining President & CEO
- When
- Effective August 1, 2026; Jon Moeller retires from board July 31, 2026 and from company August 14, 2026
- Where
- Procter & Gamble Company, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Why
- Leadership transition recognizing Jejurikar’s long service and strategic direction
- Chairman Effective Date
- August 1, 2026
- Current CEO
- Shailesh Jejurikar
- Predecessor
- Jon Moeller
- Company
- Procter & Gamble Company
- Shailesh Jejurikar Age
- 59
- P&G India Revenue Share
- 2.5% of global revenue
