Adobe's new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

• Software company Adobe has announced the appointment of Anil Chakravarthy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

• He will assume his new role on December 1, 2026, and will also join Adobe's Board of Directors on that day.

• Anil Chakravarthy currently oversees Adobe's Customer Experience Orchestration business.

• In his new role, he will play a pivotal part in shaping the company's strategy, operations, and future business direction.

• At Adobe, the roles of President and CEO are typically held by the same individual; consequently, Anil Chakravarthy's appointment is viewed as a significant leadership transition for the company.

• This move is part of Adobe's orderly and planned leadership succession process.

• For Adobe, a global technology company, this position is crucial, as the CEO's leadership determines the direction of the company's product strategy, technological development, and global market expansion.