David Wadhwani serves as the President of Adobes Digital Media business, overseeing the Creative Cloud and Document Cloud product families. A Brown University computer science graduate, he was previously the CEO of AppDynamics, which was acquired by Cisco for $3. 7 billion under his leadership.
He is passionate about the intersection of technology and creativity, frequently discussing how generative AI can empower artists and marketers. Wadhwani emphasizes providing tools that enable commercial and ethical use of AI-generated content.
He led AppDynamics to a $3. 7 billion acquisition by Cisco just days before its planned IPO.
David Wadhwani
Chief Business Officer, Digital Media at Adobe
San Francisco, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Generative AI
He is focused on integrating top AI models, like Google's Gemini, into Adobe's ecosystem to give creatives more choice and advanced capabilities.
Empowering Creators
He frequently discusses providing creators with more control and innovative tools, such as the new Generative Sound Effects in the Firefly application.
Commercial AI Use
He highlights the need for assurances that AI-generated content is safe for commercial use without infringing on copyright, a key concern for marketers.
Media Appearances
Work History
6-2021
Chief Business Officer, Digital Media at Adobe
10-2019
Venture Partner at Greylock Partners
10-2019
CEO Council at Lightspeed Venture Partners
9-2015 - 10-2019
President and CEO at AppDynamics
3-2002 - 9-2015
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Digital Media Business Unit at Adobe Systems
1998 - 2001
Vice President, Product Development at iHarvest
8-1993 - 5-1997
Business Intelligence at Oracle
Education
1989 - 1993
Education details unavailable from Brown University
Education details unavailable from Victor High School
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Location : San Francisco, California, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Business Officer, Digital Media at Adobe
