Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen plans to step down after 18 years
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen plans to step down after 18 years
Publish Date: 2026-03-12 17:27:00
Source Domain: www.engadget.com
- Adobe’s long-time CEO, Shantanu Narayen, has announced his intention to step down after an 18-year tenure.
- Under his leadership, Adobe transitioned to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, revolutionizing platforms like Creative Cloud.
- Narayen will remain the chair of the board after stepping down as CEO, with the specific timeline for his departure contingent on the board’s selection of a successor.
- Adobe’s employee base has expanded from around 3,000 to over 30,000, and the company’s revenue has surged from under $1 billion to more than $25 billion.
- Narayen reflected on Adobe’s achievements, emphasizing innovation, future preparedness, and the importance of artificial intelligence in the evolving landscape of creativity.
