Adobe Appoints Shamik Basu as New VP for Creative Products in India

Adobe has appointed Shamik Basu as Vice President of its Creative Products Group in India, aiming to bolster local innovation and leadership. Based in Noida, Basu will lead engineering and product management teams while collaborating on key products like Photoshop and Firefly. With over 30 years of experience, including a significant tenure at Microsoft, he is set to enhance Adobe's strategic role in the creative technology landscape. This leadership change comes as the company prepares for a transition in its CEO position, with Shantanu Narayen stepping down after nearly two decades. Discover more about Basu's vision and Adobe's future in the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 23, 2026, 13:30 IST

Adobe Strengthens Leadership in India

New Delhi, March 23: Adobe has officially named Shamik Basu as the Vice President of its Creative Products Group in India, marking a significant step in enhancing local innovation and leadership.

Operating from Noida, Basu will oversee Adobe India’s engineering and product management divisions, reporting directly to Ely Greenfield. He will also join the leadership team in India, aiming to foster growth and innovation within the region.

Greenfield emphasized that India is a crucial market for Adobe, essential for scaling intelligent, creator-focused experiences.

He also acknowledged the contributions of Indian teams in various domains, including design, imaging, video, and AI initiatives like Firefly.

Basu expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with both local and global teams to develop next-generation creative technologies, particularly as AI continues to transform the industry.

In his new position, he will collaborate with international teams on key products such as Adobe Firefly, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro, while enhancing India's strategic importance in creativity and productivity solutions, according to the software company.

Basu brings over 30 years of experience in building large-scale software platforms, having most recently worked at Microsoft, where he spearheaded projects focused on performance, reliability, and AI-enhanced user experiences.

Since its inception in India in 1997, Adobe has evolved into a significant hub for the company, employing over 8,000 individuals across various campuses and playing a vital role in its global innovation strategies.

Following this announcement, Adobe Inc's shares saw a nearly 1 percent increase, trading at $248.15 on the Nasdaq.

Additionally, the company revealed that its long-time CEO, Shantanu Narayen, will step down after nearly 20 years, transitioning to the role of board chair to assist with the leadership transition.

The board has established a special committee to manage the search for Narayen's successor, evaluating both internal and external candidates.

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