Who Is Anil Chakravarthy? Adobe's Newly Appointed CEO Amid Mounting Pressure From AI-Native Rivals
Adobe has turned to a familiar face to lead it through one of the most turbulent stretches in its history, naming company insider Anil Chakravarthy as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He takes over from Shantanu Narayen, who steps back into the role of Executive Chair after 18 years at Adobe's helm, as the software giant looks to fend off mounting competitive pressure from AI-native…
Adobe named Anil Chakravarthy as its new Chief Executive Officer, stepping in from a familiar position within the company. Chakravarthy has been with Adobe since 2020, holding various executive roles including President of Digital Experience and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Adobe, he served as CEO of Informatica, a public company, and had a background at Symantec, VeriSign, and McKinsey & Company.
Chakravarthy's engineering background, including a Bachelor's and Ph.D. from MIT, positions him as an engineering-focused leader. As Adobe faces pressure from AI-native competitors, Chakravarthy aims to steer the company through this challenging period, with AI-first revenue growth and double-digit subscription growth as key goals.
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