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Leadership Transition
ADOBE INC. · 2026-09-18 · Importance 44 · Surprise 60
Adobe named Anil Chakravarthy as its next President and CEO, succeeding Shantanu Narayen on December 1, 2026. Chakravarthy is a six-year Adobe veteran who previously led the Digital Experience business. The transition is intended to provide continuity in Adobe’s culture and product roadmap as the company faces intensifying competition in artificial intelligence. His stated strategic challenge is navigating Adobe’s evolving AI landscape while leveraging his prior operating experience.