Shailesh Jejurikar
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Shailesh Jejurikar | |
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| Education | Mumbai University (BA), Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (MBA) |
| Known for | CEO and president of Procter & Gamble, board member |
Shailesh Jejurikar is an Indian-American businessman. He is the first Asian CEO of Procter & Gamble (P&G).[1][2][3][4]
Jejurikar began working at P&G in 1989, starting as an assistant brand manager[1][2] and managing businesses across India, East Africa, ASEAN, Korea, Singapore and North America.[4] This included projects in P&G's fabric and home division, including brands such as Tide, Ariel and Downy.[1][2]
In 2014, Jejurikar became the North American president of fabric care, becoming global president the following year.[1] He was appointed COO of P&G in July 2021.[5][4]
On January 1, 2026, Jejurikar succeeded Jon R. Moeller as president and CEO of P&G.[1][2][3] He has promoted the development of higher-end baby care products in China, such as diapers made with silk fibers.[6]