Quick Info
| Profession | Business Executive |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Date of Birth | 28/10/1966 |
| Age | 59 years |
Latest News about Shailesh Jejurikar
29/07/2025
Procter & Gamble announced that Shailesh Jejurikar would become President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. The company also said he would be nominated for election to its board at the 2025 annual shareholder meeting, while Jon Moeller would transition to Executive Chairman.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shailesh G. Jejurikar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, Hyderabad |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Sankhya Jejurikar (visual artist) |
Family
| Father | Corporate employee |
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| Mother | Veena Jejurikar (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Brother - Rajesh Jejurikar (Executive Director, CEO (Auto & Farm Sector) in Mahindra and Mahindra Limited) |
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Career
| Overview | Shailesh Jejurikar is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble, a position he has held since January 1, 2026. He is the first India-born executive to lead the company. His career at P&G began in July 1989 as an Assistant Brand Manager in India. |
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| Global Experience | He has worked across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa in Fabric Care, Home Care, Health Care, and Beauty businesses. Between 1996 and 2008, he managed business operations across India, East Africa, ASEAN, Korea-Singapore, and later North America. |
| Progression | Career milestones include Marketing Director roles, Vice President positions across regions, VP of Home Care for North America (2010), CEO of Global Fabric and Home Care (2019-2021), and Chief Operating Officer (2021-2026). As COO, he led P&G's Enterprise Markets across Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe, with accountability for IT, Global Business Services, Sales, Market Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Distribution. |
| Leadership Roles | As CEO, he leads the entire company. He previously served as Executive Sponsor for Global Sustainability (2016-2021), integrating sustainability efforts into day-to-day business operations. He is Chair of the Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation, a nonprofit focused on revitalizing Cincinnati's urban core. |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaileshjejurikar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shailesh was born to a Maharashtrian father and a Gujarati mother. | |
| 2. He was the head boy at Hyderabad Public School, where he befriended Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. | |
| 3. A talented cricket player, he represented the Hyderabad cricket team in under-17 matches. | |
| 4. He assumed significant responsibilities within P&G, including leading sustainability initiatives and global brand strategies. | |
| 5. Jejurikar is a key board member at various organizations and advocates for community development. | |
| 6. He previously served on the board of Otis Worldwide Corporation (2020-2025). |