11 Facts About Shantanu Narayen

Shantanu Narayen was born on May 27,1963 and is an Indian-American business executive who has been the chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Adobe Inc since December 2007.

Shantanu Narayen is the second son of a mother who taught American literature and a father who ran a plastics company.

Shantanu Narayen earned a bachelor's degree in electronics and communication engineering from University College of Engineering, Osmania University in Hyderabad.

Shantanu Narayen moved to the United States to complete his education, and in 1986 received a master's degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

In 1986 Shantanu Narayen joined a Silicon Valley start-up called Measurex Automation Systems, which made computer control systems for automotive and electronics customers.

Shantanu Narayen then moved to Apple, where he was in senior management positions from 1989 to 1995.

Shantanu Narayen joined Adobe in 1998 as senior vice president of worldwide product development, a position he held through 2001.

Shantanu Narayen is the lead independent director on the board of directors for Pfizer, and vice chairman of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

In May 2011, Shantanu Narayen received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, Bowling Green State University.

Shantanu Narayen met his wife Reni while at Bowling Green State University in the mid 1980s; she has a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Shantanu Narayen once represented India in sailing at an Asian Regatta.