Shantanu Narayen

Shantanu Narayen is an Indian American technology executive who has led Adobe through its shift from desktop software to cloud-based subscriptions and the expansion of digital experiences. He joined Adobe in 1998, became president and chief operating officer in 2005, and has served as CEO since 2007. Narayen holds engineering, computer science, and business degrees and has also served on Pfizer’s board. Adobe announced that he will become executive chair on December 1, 2026, when Anil Chakravarthy is scheduled to become president and CEO.