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Adobe appoints Anil Chakravarthy as next president and CEO
Adobe has announced that Anil Chakravarthy will succeed Shantanu Narayen as the company's next president and CEO, effective December 1, 2026. Chakravarthy, who currently leads Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration and worldwide field operations, will also join the company's Board of Directors.
Narayen, who has led Adobe for over 18 years, will transition to the role of executive chair. He will work closely with Chakravarthy during the leadership transition to support the company's ongoing transformation. The appointment follows a rigorous selection process led by a special committee of the board.
The leadership change occurs as Adobe navigates a shifting technological landscape, particularly regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on the software industry. Adobe's stock has faced significant pressure recently, declining approximately 18% so far in 2026, following losses of 25% in 2024 and 21% in 2025.
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Adobe · Anil Chakravarthy · Frank Calderoni · IIT Varanasi · Informatica · Shantanu Narayen
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- [● 19 SOURCES] Anil Chakravarthy currently serves as president of Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration and worldwide field operations. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · madhyamamonline.com · bhaskarlive.in · samacharnama.com · www.constellationr.com · +14 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Prior to Adobe, Anil Chakravarthy served as CEO of Informatica for four years. madhyamamonline.com · www.constellationr.com · www.businesstoday.in · thetechnologyexpress.com · marketingmind.in · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Adobe's stock has declined by 18% in 2026, following losses of 25% in 2024 and 21% in 2025. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · www.businesstoday.in · www.creativosonline.org
- [● 16 SOURCES] Anil Chakravarthy joined Adobe in January 2020. madhyamamonline.com · bhaskarlive.in · samacharnama.com · www.constellationr.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · +11 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adobe shares fell approximately 2% in extended trading following the announcement. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · www.spacemoney.com.br
- [● 19 SOURCES] Anil Chakravarthy is scheduled to take office on December 1, 2026. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · madhyamamonline.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.it-boltwise.de · samacharnama.com · +14 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Shantanu Narayen will transition to the role of executive chair. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · madhyamamonline.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.it-boltwise.de · samacharnama.com · +14 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Anil Chakravarthy will succeed Shantanu Narayen as Adobe's president and CEO. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · madhyamamonline.com · bhaskarlive.in · www.it-boltwise.de · samacharnama.com · +14 more