# Figma

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-13**: Resignation Announcement — Narayen announces plans to step down, sparking a search for a successor.
- **2023-12-18**: Figma Deal Terminated — Adobe and Figma abandon their $20B merger due to regulatory opposition in the UK and EU.
- **2023-03-21**: Firefly Launch — Adobe enters the generative AI race with the launch of its Firefly model family.
- **2012-05-01**: Creative Cloud Pivot — Adobe transitions from perpetual licenses to a subscription-based SaaS model.
- **2007-12-01**: CEO Appointment — Shantanu Narayen takes over as CEO of Adobe.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Adobe’s 2026 Leadership Pivot: Shantanu Narayen to Step Down After 18 Years
2026-03-13 16:01:36 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen has announced his intention to step down after an 18-year tenure that transformed the company into a SaaS powerhouse. While Q1 2026 earnings exceeded expectations, the leadership transition has sparked investor debate over Adobe's ability to navigate the intensifying generative AI landscape.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/adobe-ceo-transition-analysis-2026

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