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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down after 18-year tenure
Covered by 17 outlets over 19 hours. First reported by economictimes.indiatimes.com at 20:47 UTC on March 12, 2026.
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What happened?
- Shantanu Narayen has served as Adobe CEO for 18 years, starting in December 2007.
- Under his leadership, annual revenue grew from approximately $1 billion to over $25 billion.
- The workforce expanded from 3,000 employees to more than 30,000 during his tenure.
- Adobe shares fell 7% in extended trading following the announcement of his transition.
- Narayen will remain as Chair of the Board to support the incoming successor.
- A special search committee led by Frank Calderoni will consider both internal and external candidates.
Shantanu Narayen announced plans to step down as Adobe CEO after nearly two decades. He will remain as Chair of the Board to oversee a succession process.
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