People/Adobe

Shantanu Narayen

Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer; moves to executive chair on December 1, 2026, Adobe Inc.

Announced on March 12, 2026 that he would step down as CEO once a successor was chosen. Adobe's September 3, 2026 release says he will transition to executive chair.

In the news

Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy CEO effective December 1; Shantanu Narayen becomes executive chair

Adobe's board named Anil Chakravarthy president and chief executive, effective December 1, 2026, and he joins the board that day.

Management

CFO Dan Durn to resign; Steven Day named interim CFO

Adobe said Chief Financial Officer Dan Durn will resign effective June 15, 2026.

Management

CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down once a successor is appointed

Adobe said Shantanu Narayen will step down as chief executive after the board appoints a successor, and he will remain chair of the board.

Management