Adobe has announced that Anil Chakravarthy, President of Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration business and Worldwide Field Operations, will become the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Chakravarthy will assume the role and join Adobe’s Board of Directors effective December 1, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition for the global software company.
In his current position, Chakravarthy oversees Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration business and worldwide field operations, giving him broad responsibility across the company’s customer engagement and commercial functions. His experience within Adobe has positioned him closely with the company’s enterprise strategy and evolving digital experience portfolio.
His elevation to CEO comes as Adobe continues to expand its capabilities across artificial intelligence, digital experiences, creative technology and enterprise software. The company has been increasingly focused on helping businesses use AI and data to deliver personalised customer experiences and improve digital workflows.
As CEO, Chakravarthy will take on responsibility for guiding Adobe’s overall business strategy, growth priorities and long-term technology direction. His appointment is expected to provide continuity while also bringing a strong focus on customer experience, enterprise growth and AI-led innovation.
Chakravarthy’s transition to the top leadership position represents an important milestone in his career and comes at a time of rapid transformation across the software and digital experience industry. His experience spanning customer experience, field operations and enterprise technology is expected to play an important role in shaping Adobe’s next phase of growth.
