ADOBE HUNTS FOR NEW CEO AMID AI SHIFT

The software giant's board is balancing promotion from within against external recruitment as it seeks a successor to lead operations in an increasingly AI-focused market. Two executives from Adobe's existing leadership are under consideration, signaling confidence in internal talent. Simultaneously, the company has retained a prominent search firm to cast a wider net for candidates with relevant AI expertise and strategic vision. The dual approach reflects Adobe's effort to weigh continuity and institutional knowledge against fresh perspectives needed to navigate rapid technological change. Adobe's new CEO will inherit a company facing intensifying competition in generative AI tools and cloud-based creative software. The search comes as major tech firms restructure leadership to prioritize artificial intelligence development and deployment. Adobe has already integrated AI capabilities across its Creative Cloud and Document Cloud products. No timeline for a decision was announced.