Indian-Origin Leaders Dominate Global Corporate Boards
Indian-origin leaders are making waves in global business, taking on top roles at prominent companies across various sectors. One notable appointment is Anil Chakravarthy's new position as Adobe's president and chief executive officer on December 1, 2026.
Chakravarthy currently leads Adobe's Customer Experience Orchestration business and worldwide field operations. He joined Adobe in 2020 after serving as CEO of Informatica from 2015 to 2020, where he helped shift the company towards cloud and subscription-based services.
Other Indian-origin CEOs include Satya Nadella at Microsoft, Sundar Pichai at Alphabet (Google), Arvind Krishna at IBM, Leena Nair at Chanel, Raj Subramaniam at FedEx, and Shailesh Jejurikar at Procter & Gamble. These leaders are making significant contributions to their respective companies, driving innovation and growth in areas like technology, healthcare, finance, and luxury goods.