ADOBE CFO EXITS AS CEO SEARCH UNDERWAY

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FRI, JUN 12, 2026

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Adobe's chief financial officer is departing the company, compounding leadership uncertainty after CEO Shantanu Narayen announced his resignation in March.

The software giant disclosed the CFO departure without naming a replacement or timeline. The exit follows Narayen's announcement three months ago that he would step down after leading Adobe since 2007. Adobe is conducting a search for its next CEO. The dual leadership vacancies mark a significant transition for the company, which has grown into a dominant force in creative software, cloud services, and digital media. The departures strip away veteran leadership during a period of industry flux. Adobe faces ongoing scrutiny over AI integration in its products and competition in cloud-based creative tools. The company has not announced an interim CFO or provided details on the search timeline for either executive role. Adobe's board will guide operations during the transition period.

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