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P&G appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as global chief operating officer
Mumbai: Global consumer products major, The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has announced the appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as the global chief operating officer (COO), with effect from 1 October. This is in line with the change at the CEO level with Jon Moeller taking over from David Taylor.
Currently, Jejurikar is the chief executive officer (CEO) of P&G’s largest business sector, fabric & home care.
In his new role, Jejurikar will have profit/loss responsibility for P&G’s enterprise markets (Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe). He will also lead IT, global business services, sales, market operations, new business, purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution efforts for the company.
Jejurikar joined P&G in 1989 as an assistant brand manager for personal health care in India. He has since risen through the ranks and worked across many roles within the company.
P&G said in a statement, “Shailesh’s extensive P&G career has spanned multiple businesses (health & beauty care, home care, fabric care and P&G professional) in both developed and developing regions (North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa). He has consistently delivered strong business results in every market and on every business, enabled via his deep experience of growing brands locally, regionally, globally, and across service industries, together with his passion for brand building. He has the unique ability of identifying growth possibilities.”
“As executive sponsor for global sustainability, Shailesh is actively driving P&G’s ‘force for good and a force for growth’ vision to ensure our sustainability goals are fully integrated into the day-to-day business to enable—and to inspire—positive impact on the environment and society while creating value for the company, consumers and shareholders,” it added.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
