Chennai/Mumbai: Shailesh Jejurikar Has become the first Indian to be appointed global chirp Consumer products of the multinational company Procter & Gamble (P&G). Mumbai-born Jejurikar, 54, is an alumnus of Hyderabad Public School and counts another renowned global CEO among his classmates – Truth Microsoft’s Nadella.
Jejurikar is not the only one living in the corner room in his family. Elder brother Rajesh is the Executive Director of Mahindra & Mahindra and also has a background in FMCG. Rajesh Jejurica said, “It is a matter of pride for all of us to see Indians rising to the top notch of global organizations.”
Shailesh Jejurikar is one of the very few Indian-born global business leaders who do not have a degree abroad. He did his MBA from IIM Lucknow in 1989, soon after, he joined P&G India as Assistant Brand Manager (Personal Healthcare).
Jejurikar is not the only one living in the corner room in his family. Elder brother Rajesh is the Executive Director of Mahindra & Mahindra and also has a background in FMCG. Rajesh Jejurica said, “It is a matter of pride for all of us to see Indians rising to the top notch of global organizations.”
Shailesh Jejurikar is one of the very few Indian-born global business leaders who do not have a degree abroad. He did his MBA from IIM Lucknow in 1989, soon after, he joined P&G India as Assistant Brand Manager (Personal Healthcare).
Jejurikar’s promotion was part of P&G’s declaration of leadership succession.
The Cincinnati-based company said that John R. Moller, the current COO, will become the new chairman and CEO effective November 1 this year, succeeding David Taylor, who is P&G’s president, to lead the board of directors (Latin America). will take over as India, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe),” the company said.
He will also lead the information technology, global business services, sales, market operations, new business, procurement, 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 spread across the company.
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