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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to Transition Leadership
Narayen will remain as Chair of the Board as Adobe searches for his successor
Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:24pm
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Adobe announced that Shantanu Narayen, who has served as CEO of the company for 18 years, has decided to transition from his position as CEO after a successor has been appointed. Narayen will remain as Chair of the Board, and Adobe's Board of Directors has appointed Frank Calderoni, Lead Independent Director, to chair the special committee that will oversee the search for Narayen's replacement.
Why it matters
Narayen's transition marks the end of an era for Adobe, as he has been instrumental in transforming the company into a global technology leader in creative and productivity software. The selection of his successor will be crucial in determining Adobe's future direction and continued growth.
The details
Narayen has served as Adobe's CEO for 18 years, during which time he has overseen the company's transformation into a dominant player in the creative software and digital experience markets. The Board of Directors has appointed Frank Calderoni, the Lead Independent Director, to chair the special committee that will oversee the search for Narayen's replacement, considering both internal and external candidates.
- Shantanu Narayen has served as Adobe's CEO for 18 years.
- Narayen has decided to transition from his position as CEO after a successor has been appointed.
- The Board of Directors has appointed Frank Calderoni as Chair of the special committee to oversee the CEO succession process.
The players
Shantanu Narayen
The current CEO of Adobe, who has served in that role for 18 years and is now transitioning from the position.
Frank Calderoni
The Lead Independent Director of Adobe's Board of Directors, who has been appointed to chair the special committee that will oversee the search for Narayen's successor.
Adobe
The global technology company that specializes in creative and productivity software, including industry-leading platforms like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Creative Cloud.
What they’re saying
“On behalf of the Board, I want to recognize Shantanu's contributions as CEO and architect of Adobe's transformation over the past 18 years, and for positioning Adobe for success in the AI-driven era.”
— Frank Calderoni, Lead Independent Director of Adobe (adobe.com)
What’s next
The special committee led by Frank Calderoni will oversee the search for Shantanu Narayen's successor as Adobe's CEO, considering both internal and external candidates.
The takeaway
Shantanu Narayen's transition as Adobe's CEO marks the end of an era for the company, as he has been instrumental in driving its transformation into a global technology leader. The selection of his successor will be crucial in determining Adobe's future direction and continued growth in the AI-driven era.
