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Adobe's CEO Search Took Six Months and Ended With an Internal Hire

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Anil Chakravarthy appointed as Adobe's new CEO, effective December 1, 2026.

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Chakravarthy is an internal hire, previously leading Customer Experience Orchestration.

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Shantanu Narayen transitions to Executive Chair after 18 years as CEO.

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David Wadhwani announces departure, having led Adobe's Creativity and Productivity division.

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Chakravarthy's appointment follows a six-month search for a successor.