Shantanu Narayen

Shantanu Narayen currently holds the dual roles of Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Adobe, a globally renowned and diversified software corporation. Adobe’s core mission revolves around revolutionizing the world through digital experiences, catering to a wide-ranging clientele ranging from students to corporate communicators and the largest enterprises worldwide.

In his capacity as CEO, Shantanu Narayen has spearheaded Adobe’s evolution into an industry trailblazer. His innovations include pioneering a cloud-based subscription model for the creative suite, setting the global benchmark for digital documents, and being at the helm of the explosive digital experience category. Presently, his strategic focus is directed towards unlocking creativity for all individuals, expediting document productivity, and empowering digital business growth.

Under Shantanu’s adept leadership, Adobe has attained unprecedented revenue milestones and garnered widespread recognition for fostering an inclusive, innovative, and exceptional workplace. This consistent achievement has led to accolades such as being repeatedly named a Great Place to Work and a Fortune Most Admired Company.

Shantanu’s journey with Adobe commenced in 1998 when he assumed the role of Vice President and General Manager of the Engineering Technology Group. Over the years, he ascended through the ranks, becoming President and COO in 2005, CEO in 2007, and ultimately Chairman of the Board in 2017.

In addition to his responsibilities at Adobe, Shantanu Narayen also holds the position of Vice Chairman at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum and serves on the board of Pfizer. His prior engagements include directorial roles at Dell and membership in the U.S. President’s Management Advisory Board.