# Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, Narayen transitions to executive chair

Adobe appointed Anil Chakravarthy CEO on September 3, 2026; Narayen becomes executive chair.

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Adobe announced on 2026-09-03 that Anil Chakravarthy would become its CEO, with Shantanu Narayen transitioning to executive chair after more than 18 years as CEO. [^1]

Adobe named insider Anil Chakravarthy as its next president and CEO, effective December 1, 2026, with Shantanu Narayen stepping into an executive chair role. [^2]

Investing.com reported on 2026-09-09 that Adobe stock is sliding 3.4% in pre-open trading to reach $276 after the company disclosed a significant leadership transition. [^3]

Adobe raised its annual profit forecast in June 2026, citing growing demand for its AI products and tools, as part of its strategy to stay ahead of competitors like Figma and Canva. [^4]

Adobe said in March 2026 that Narayen would step down as CEO once a successor was named. [^5]

Adobe's shares have fallen about 18% in 2026 after dropping over 21% in 2025, reflecting investor worries about AI-related disruption to its business. [^6]

David Wadhwani, who led Adobe's creativity and productivity business for nearly five years, posted on LinkedIn that he would be leaving the company. [^7]

Morgan Stanley downgraded Adobe to Underweight with a $240 target on concerns that AI substitution poses a structural threat to Creative Cloud's recurring revenue base. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Adobe announced on 2026-09-03 that Anil Chakravarthy would become its CEO, with Shantanu Narayen transitioning to executive chair after more than 18 years as CEO. (The Hindu, News)
2. Adobe named insider Anil Chakravarthy as its next president and CEO, effective December 1, 2026, with Shantanu Narayen stepping into an executive chair role. (Investing.com, News)
3. Investing.com reported on 2026-09-09 that Adobe stock is sliding 3.4% in pre-open trading to reach $276 after the company disclosed a significant leadership transition. (Investing.com, News)
4. Adobe raised its annual profit forecast in June 2026, citing growing demand for its AI products and tools, as part of its strategy to stay ahead of competitors like Figma and Canva. (The Hindu, News)
5. Adobe said in March 2026 that Narayen would step down as CEO once a successor was named. (The Hindu, News)
6. Adobe's shares have fallen about 18% in 2026 after dropping over 21% in 2025, reflecting investor worries about AI-related disruption to its business. (The Hindu, News)
7. David Wadhwani, who led Adobe's creativity and productivity business for nearly five years, posted on LinkedIn that he would be leaving the company. (Investing.com, News)
8. Morgan Stanley downgraded Adobe to Underweight with a $240 target on concerns that AI substitution poses a structural threat to Creative Cloud's recurring revenue base. (Investing.com, News)

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