Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Shailesh G. Jejurikar |
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Hometown | Mumbai |
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 | (a corporate employee; deceased) | ||
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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 has had a distinguished career, starting as an Assistant and Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble in 1989, where he focused on personal health care in India. |
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Global Experience | He gained international experience working across various countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, primarily in health care, fabric care, and beauty care sectors. |
Progression | His career milestones include positions as Marketing Manager in East Africa, Marketing Director in India, and roles within ASEAN and North America. Notably, he ascended to the role of Chief Executive Officer at Procter & Gamble in 2026, marking a significant achievement as the first Indian to lead the company. |
Leadership Roles | As COO, he managed profits and losses for diverse markets and was integral in refining operational strategies and sustainability efforts. |
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Social Media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaileshjejurikar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Shailesh was born to a Maharashtrian father and a Gujarati mother. | |
He was the head boy at Hyderabad Public School, where he befriended Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. | |
A talented cricket player, he represented the Hyderabad cricket team in under-17 matches. | |
He assumed significant responsibilities within P&G, including leading sustainability initiatives and global brand strategies. | |
Jejurikar is a key board member at various organizations and advocates for community development. |