CHENNAI/MUMBAI: Shailesh Jejurikar has become the first Indian to be appointed global COO of the consumer products MNC Procter & Gamble (P&G). The Mumbai born 54-year-old Jejurikar is an alumni of the Hyderabad Public School and counts among his classmates another famous global CEO — Satya Nadella of Microsoft.
Jejurikar is not the only corner-room occupant in his family. Older brother Rajesh is executive director of Mahindra & Mahindra and also has a background in FMCG. “It is a matter of pride for all of us to see Indians rise to the top rungs of global organisations,” said Rajesh Jejurika.
Shailesh Jejurikar is among the handful of India-born global business leaders without an overseas degree. He did an MBA from IIMLucknow in 1989, soon after which he joined P&G India as an assistant brand manager (personal healthcare).
Jejurikar’s elevation was part of P&G’s leadership succession announcement.
The Cincinnati-based company said that Jon R Moeller, the current COO, will become the new president and CEO, effective November 1 this year, succeeding David Taylor who will take over as P&G’s chairman to lead the board of directors kets (Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe),” the company said.
“He will also lead information technology, global business services, sales, market operations, new business, purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution efforts for the company.”
P&G India is one of the largest exporters of top talent to P&G globally, with approximately 350 Indian expats in roles spread across the company.
