Adobe Appoints Former Microsoft Leader Shamik Basu as India VP

Adobe has appointed Shamik Basu as Vice President – Creative Products Group (India), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening innovation and leadership in one of its most strategic global markets.

Based in Noida, Basu will lead Adobe India’s engineering and product management teams, while also becoming a part of the company’s India leadership team. In this role, he will work closely with global stakeholders to drive product innovation and scale creative technology offerings.

With over three decades of experience, Basu brings deep expertise in building large-scale software platforms, performance engineering and AI-driven user experiences. He joins Adobe from Microsoft, where he led key initiatives focused on enhancing system performance, reliability and next-generation AI capabilities.

At Adobe, he will play a crucial role in advancing creator-first experiences powered by AI, working on globally recognized products such as Adobe Firefly, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Premiere Pro. His leadership is expected to further strengthen India’s contribution across design, imaging, video and AI-led innovation.

Adobe leadership has emphasized that India remains a priority market, with its teams playing a significant role in shaping the future of creativity and digital experiences at scale. With over 8,000 employees across multiple campuses, Adobe India continues to be a major hub for global product development and innovation.

Basu’s appointment comes at a time when the creative and technology landscape is being rapidly transformed by artificial intelligence and evolving user expectations. His experience in driving AI-led transformation and scalable product ecosystems positions him well to lead this next phase of growth.

In his new role, he is expected to strengthen cross-functional collaboration, accelerate product innovation and enhance India’s strategic importance within Adobe’s global ecosystem.

This leadership move underscores Adobe’s continued focus on investing in experienced technology leaders to drive innovation, scale AI capabilities and deliver cutting-edge creative solutions worldwide.