Who Is the CEO of Adobe?
Who is the CEO of Adobe? Know about Shantanu Narayen, his education, career, achievements and Adobe’s upcoming CEO Anil Chakravarthy.
Shantanu Narayen is the current CEO of Adobe as of September 2026. He has served as Adobe’s CEO since December 2007. However, Adobe has announced that Anil Chakravarthy will become the company’s President and CEO from December 1, 2026. Narayen will then become Executive Chair.
Who Is the CEO of Adobe?
Shantanu Narayen is an Indian-American technology executive. He was born in Hyderabad, India, in 1963. He joined Adobe in 1998. He became Adobe’s CEO in December 2007. He became Chair of Adobe’s Board in 2017. He will become Executive Chair from December 1, 2026.
What Is Shantanu Narayen’s Educational Qualification?
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from Osmania University. Master’s degree in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University. MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
When Did Shantanu Narayen Become CEO of Adobe?
Narayen became Adobe’s CEO in December 2007. Before becoming CEO, he served as Adobe’s President and Chief Operating Officer. He has led Adobe for nearly two decades.
Who Will Be the New CEO of Adobe?
Anil Chakravarthy will become Adobe’s next President and CEO. His appointment will take effect on December 1, 2026. He will also join Adobe’s Board of Directors. Shantanu Narayen will transition to Executive Chair.
Who Is Anil Chakravarthy?
Anil Chakravarthy is a technology executive and business leader. He joined Adobe in January 2020. He currently leads Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration business and worldwide field operations. Before Adobe, he was the CEO of Informatica for four years.
What Is Anil Chakravarthy’s Educational Qualification?
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from the Institute of Technology, Varanasi. He also has done master’s degree from MIT and PhD from MIT.
What Is Adobe Famous For?
Adobe is a major software company known for creativity, digital documents, productivity and digital experience tools. Its popular products include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly.
Adobe CEO
| Category | Details |
| Current CEO | Shantanu Narayen |
| CEO Since | December 2007 |
| Next CEO | Anil Chakravarthy |
| Effective Date | December 1, 2026 |
| Narayen’s New Role | Executive Chair |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Famous Products | Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Firefly |
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