Anil Chakravarthy will succeed Shantanu Narayen as CEO of Adobe, effective December 1, 2026, as the company prepares for a new era in creativity and productivity.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Adobe, the renowned software company based in San Jose, has announced that Anil Chakravarthy will take over as its next president and chief executive officer, succeeding long-time leader Shantanu Narayen.
Chakravarthy, who currently serves as president of Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration business and oversees worldwide field operations, will also join the company’s Board of Directors on December 1, 2026.
Narayen will transition to the role of executive chair, where he will work closely with Chakravarthy to ensure a seamless leadership transition and support Adobe’s ongoing transformation efforts.
“Adobe’s opportunity ahead is limitless with our track record in creating new market categories and world-class products. Anil is an experienced transformational leader who leads with values, integrity, and a deep knowledge of our business. He has a proven record of building and delivering category-defining products that serve our broad range of customers,” Narayen stated.
He expressed confidence in Chakravarthy’s ability to lead Adobe through an era increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, stating, “I could not be more confident that Anil is the right person to lead Adobe’s growth in an AI-driven era and look forward to working closely with him in my new role as executive chair.”
Chakravarthy expressed enthusiasm about his new role, emphasizing the potential for growth and innovation at Adobe. “Adobe has a history of building the future — not just through our technology, but through our people and our commitment to customers. Thanks to Shantanu’s exceptional leadership in transforming Adobe’s business model over the decades, we are well positioned to achieve Adobe’s next chapter of growth,” he said.
Chakravarthy joined Adobe in January 2020 as executive vice president and general manager of the Digital Experience business. In September 2020, he expanded his responsibilities to lead Adobe’s worldwide field operations, serving enterprise customers with the full portfolio of Adobe’s products, which include creativity and productivity tools.
In December 2021, he was promoted to president of Digital Experience and worldwide field operations, solidifying his role as a key player in the company’s strategic direction.
Before his tenure at Adobe, Chakravarthy was the CEO of Informatica, a global leader in enterprise cloud data management, for four years. His extensive experience in the technology sector positions him well to lead Adobe into its next chapter.
This leadership change marks a significant moment for Adobe as it continues to innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, with a focus on creativity, productivity, and customer experience.
According to IANS, the transition is expected to further enhance Adobe’s commitment to its customers and its position in the market.