People and Growth
At P&G, Shailesh Jejurikar and four other Indian-origin leaders take the helm, steering the global consumer giant into a new era of leadership from India
For decades, Procter & Gamble has stood as the archetype of an American multinational, its Cincinnati headquarters shaping consumer culture across continents. Yet in its 187-year history, never before has the company’s leadership bench looked as distinctly Indian as it does today. In a moment that marks both continuity and reinvention, P&G’s corner office will, for the first time, be helmed by an Indian-origin leader. Shailesh Jejurikar, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, will step into the role of President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2026. His rise is not just a personal milestone; it is a signal of the shifting global balance of talent, where India has emerged as one of the most vital crucibles for leadership in the consumer goods industry.
