CELEBRATING SHANTANU NARAYEN'S ESTEEMED CAREER

On 2026-08-17, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING SHANTANU NARAYEN'S ESTEEMED CAREER" in the House.

CELEBRATING SHANTANU NARAYEN'S ESTEEMED CAREER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 133 (Monday, August 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 133 (Monday, August 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E790] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING SHANTANU NARAYEN'S ESTEEMED CAREER ______ HON. ZOE LOFGREN of california in the house of representatives Monday, August 17, 2026 Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Shantanu Narayen on his 18-year tenure as CEO of Adobe, one of the largest software systems in the world, which is proudly headquartered in San Jose, California. Born in Hyderabad, India, he came to the United States to earn his master's degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University and later an MBA from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. He held leadership roles at Apple and Silicon Graphics before co-founding Pictra, an early photo-sharing startup, in 1996. In 1998, Mr. Narayen joined Adobe as Senior VP of Worldwide Product Development. He rose through the ranks, becoming President and Chief Operating Officer in 2005 and Chief Executive Officer in 2007. During Mr. Narayen's tenure as CEO of Adobe, the company has become massively successful, being named to Forbes' Most Innovative Companies list and joining the Fortune 500 for the first time ever in 2018. Adobe also expanded its mark on San Jose in 2023, opening the 18-story Founders Tower, the first all-electric building of its size in Silicon Valley. Adobe has also invested in San Jose through the Adobe Foundation and its Hometown Commitment, donating millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours to San Jose nonprofits. Mr. Narayen has received high praise for his executive leadership, being listed among Barron's World's Best CEOs and one of the Top CEOs on Glassdoor based on employee feedback. Additionally, he received the Padma Shri award in 2019, one of the highest civilian honors in India. In addition to his leadership in the tech industry, Mr. Narayen is vice chairman of the United States-India Strategic Partnership Forum. I am grateful for his service, his vision, and his commitment to San Jose and the United States' technological leadership. I congratulate Shantanu Narayen on 18 remarkable years at the helm of Adobe, and I wish him continued success as he begins this next chapter. ____________________