Shantanu Narayen will transition to Executive Chair
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Anil Chakravarthy to take over as Adobe CEO on December 1
Adobe acquires Indian AI startup Rilo
Rilo was founded by IIT Bombay alumni Dhruv Jaglan and Georgi Boby in September 2025
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Leadership Timeline
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Anil Chakravarthy — President and Chief Executive Officer (appointment)
Anil Chakravarthy appointed as Adobe's next CEO.
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Anil Chakravarthy — CEO (appointment)
Anil Chakravarthy to take over as Adobe CEO.
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Shantanu Narayen — CEO (appointment)
Shantanu Narayen's leadership at Adobe exemplifies the rise of Indian executives.
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Shantanu Narayen — CEO (appointment)
Shantanu Narayen's role at Adobe highlights the global impact of Indian executives.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
Airtel x Adobe Express Campaign
Jan 2023
A campaign featuring Sunil Grover as a family astrologer promoting Adobe Express to make design accessible.
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Leadership Transition. Anil Chakravarthy is set to become the new CEO of Adobe, marking a significant leadership transition within the company.
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Acquisition of AI Startup. Adobe's acquisition of Rilo, an AI startup, indicates its commitment to enhancing its AI capabilities and integrating innovative technologies into its offerings.
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Anil Chakravarthy will take over as CEO on December 1.
Shantanu Narayen will transition to the role of Executive Chair.
Rilo is an Indian AI startup founded by IIT Bombay alumni that has been acquired by Adobe.
Rilo was founded in September 2025.
The acquisition signifies Adobe's focus on enhancing its AI capabilities and integrating innovative technologies.
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Adobe has announced that Anil Chakravarthy will take over as CEO on December 1, with Shantanu Narayen transitioning to Executive Chair. Additionally, the company has acquired the Indian AI startup Rilo, founded by IIT Bombay alumni, to enhance its capabilities in artificial intelligence.
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Anil Chakravarthy
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Shantanu Narayen
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Dhruv Jaglan
Co-founder of Rilo
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Georgi Boby
Co-founder of Rilo