Shailesh Jejurikar Age, Wiki and Bio

Shailesh Jejurikar

Quick Info

ProfessionBusiness Executive
NationalityIndian
Date of BirthXX/XX/1967
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra

Bio/Wiki

Full NameShailesh G. Jejurikar
HometownMumbai

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHyderabad Public School, Begumpet, Hyderabad
College/University
  • Elphinstone College, Mumbai
  • Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow
Degrees
  • B.A. (Economics) from Elphinstone College, Mumbai (1987)
  • MBA, PGP from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow (1989)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseSankhya Jejurikar (visual artist)

Family

Father(a corporate employee; deceased)
MotherVeena Jejurikar (homemaker)
SiblingsBrother - Rajesh Jejurikar (Executive Director, CEO (Auto & Farm Sector) in Mahindra and Mahindra Limited)
Children
Sons
  • Shashank
  • Siddharth

Career

OverviewShailesh 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.
Global ExperienceHe gained international experience working across various countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, primarily in health care, fabric care, and beauty care sectors.
ProgressionHis 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 RolesAs COO, he managed profits and losses for diverse markets and was integral in refining operational strategies and sustainability efforts.

Favourites

Interests
  • Watching Bollywood films
  • Reading books
  • Traveling to distant places

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.