Procter & Gamble Names Shailesh Jejurikar as Next Global CEO
By ScanX News Team
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced the appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as its next global President and CEO. Jejurikar, 58, is an alumnus of IIM Lucknow and has been with P&G since completing his MBA. He has led teams across India, Kenya, Singapore, and the United States during his tenure. This appointment adds Jejurikar to the growing list of Indian-origin executives leading major U.S. corporations, joining the ranks of Sundar Pichai (Alphabet Inc. and Google), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Shantanu Narayen (Adobe Inc.). Notably, Jejurikar's brother, Rajesh Jejurikar, is the Executive Director and CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra's automotive and farm division.
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In a significant leadership transition, Procter & Gamble (P&G), the multinational consumer goods corporation, has announced the appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as its next global President and CEO. This move marks another milestone in the growing trend of Indian-origin executives leading major U.S. corporations.
Career Spanning Continents
Jejurikar, 58, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, he joined P&G immediately after completing his MBA. Over the years, Jejurikar has demonstrated his leadership capabilities across various geographies, having led teams in India, Kenya, Singapore, and the United States during his tenure with the company.
Rising Through the Ranks
Jejurikar's appointment is a testament to P&G's commitment to nurturing and promoting talent from within its ranks. His journey from an MBA graduate to the top leadership position showcases the company's robust talent development and succession planning processes.
Joining the Elite Club of Indian-Origin CEOs
With this appointment, Jejurikar joins an illustrious group of Indian-origin executives who have ascended to the highest echelons of corporate America. This elite club includes:
- Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc. and Google
- Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft
- Shantanu Narayen, Chairman and CEO of Adobe Inc.
Jejurikar's elevation to this role further underscores the significant contributions of Indian talent to global business leadership.
A Family of Leaders
Interestingly, leadership seems to run in the Jejurikar family. Shailesh's brother, Rajesh Jejurikar, currently serves as the Executive Director and CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra's automotive and farm division, a major Indian multinational corporation.
As Shailesh Jejurikar prepares to take the helm at Procter & Gamble, all eyes will be on how he navigates the company through the evolving landscape of consumer goods and global markets. His diverse international experience and deep understanding of P&G's operations position him well to lead the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation.
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