Adobe Appoints Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, Succeeding Shantanu Narayen

09/03/2026, 01:36 PM economy replacement Adobe

Anil Chakravarthy, who previously held the position of president of Adobe's customer experience orchestration and worldwide field operations, will take over leadership from Shantanu Narayen, who announced his departure earlier this year. This transition in leadership is significant as it may influence Adobe's strategic direction and operational focus moving forward.

Following the announcement, Adobe's shares experienced a decline of approximately 2% in extended trading, indicating investor uncertainty regarding the leadership change. Chakravarthy's appointment and his prior experience within the company could play a crucial role in maintaining stability and driving future growth

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