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Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO

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3 September 2026

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Enterprise Software

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United States

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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Adobe appointed Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, succeeding Shantanu Narayen who transitions to executive chair. The move comes amid growing AI competition in design software and recent profit forecast adjustments reflecting demand for AI products.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Adobe's leadership shift signals a strategic pivot to strengthen AI-driven growth in design tools, shaking up the competitive balance. You should anticipate renewed product innovation urgency and evolving customer demands in enterprise design software.

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