TORONTO: In a first, Procter & Gamble names Indian as global COO

TORONTO: 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).

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.

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.