Indian-origin executives have been increasingly prominent in global corporate leadership, spearheading innovation and strategic growth across diverse industries. From tech to pharmaceuticals, these CEOs bring a unique blend of vision, expertise, and cultural perspective to the world’s biggest companies.
Shailesh Jejurikar: The New Face of P&G
Set to take the helm of Procter & Gamble (P&G) on January 1, 2026, Shailesh Jejurikar will succeed Jon Moeller as the company’s President and CEO. With decades of leadership experience within P&G, Jejurikar is expected to drive the consumer goods giant into a new era of innovation and sustainability. His appointment marks another milestone in the growing representation of Indian-origin leaders in top corporate roles.
Tech Giants with Indian Roots
- Sundar Pichai became CEO of Google in 2015 and took over as CEO of its parent company Alphabet in 2019. Under his leadership, Google has expanded its footprint globally in AI, cloud computing, and consumer services.
- Satya Nadella assumed the role of CEO at Microsoft in 2014. Nadella is credited with transforming Microsoft’s culture and spearheading its growth in cloud services, AI, and enterprise solutions.
- Shantanu Narayen has been the CEO of Adobe since 2007, overseeing its transformation into a cloud software powerhouse.
- Neal Mohan was named CEO of YouTube in 2023, taking charge of one of the world’s largest digital content platforms.
Diverse Sectors, Distinguished Leaders
Indian-origin CEOs have also made their mark beyond technology:
- Jayashree Ullal, CEO of Arista Networks since 2008, has been instrumental in shaping the future of cloud networking.
- Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM since 2020, is leading the company’s pivot to AI and hybrid cloud computing.
- Devika Bulchandani took charge as CEO of the global advertising giant Ogilvy in 2022.
- Vasant Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis since 2018, leads one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, focusing on innovation in healthcare.
- Reshma Kewalramani became CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals in 2020, driving advancements in biotechnology.
- Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology since 2017, guides one of the leading memory chip manufacturers.
- Anirudh Devgan has been CEO of Cadence Design Systems since 2021, a key player in electronic design automation.
- Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex since 2019, leads a multinational manufacturing company.
- George Kurian, CEO of NetApp since 2015, is a leader in data storage solutions.
A Growing Global Influence
The rise of Indian-origin CEOs across multiple sectors reflects not only the globalization of talent but also the emphasis these leaders place on innovation, diversity, and sustainability. Their journeys inspire a new generation of professionals aiming for leadership roles on the world stage.
As Shailesh Jejurikar prepares to lead P&G into the future, the legacy of Indian-origin executives continues to expand, transforming companies and impacting global markets.
