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| Chairman of the Board Adobe Systems Incorporated |
DOB - October 6, 1940
Alma Mater - University of Utah
Fields : Computer Science
Famous For - Adobe Systems
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Awards - Software Systems Award (1989, Assosiation for Computing Machinery);
Edwin H. Land Medal (2000, Optical Society of America; Bodley Medal (2003, Bodleian Library at Oxford University);
Lovelace Medal (2004, British Computer Society);
Medal of Achievement (2006, AeA);
Computer Entrepreneur Award (2008, IEEE Computer Society);
United States National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2009), Marconi Prize (2010)
About
Dr. John Warnock co-founded Adobe in 1982 with Dr. Charles Geschke. The two have worked closely together to develop a stream of pioneering software products that have established Adobe as a leader and innovator in digital experiences across every screen.
For nearly three decades, Warnock's vision and passion have been integral to Adobe's success, building the company from a small start-up to one of the largest, most recognized software brands in the world. He was president of Adobe for the company's first two years and CEO for the next 16 years. Warnock retired as CEO in 2000 and as the company's CTO in 2001. Today, he is co-chairman of the board with Geschke, continuing to shape direction for the company with more than $4 billion in annual revenue.
Before co-founding Adobe, Warnock was a principal scientist at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center. Prior to joining Xerox, he held key positions at Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation, Computer Sciences Corporation, IBM and the University of Utah.
Among many awards, Warnock, along with Geschke, was the recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, one of the nation's highest honors bestowed on scientists, engineers and inventors. Warnock holds a doctorate in electrical engineering (computer science), a master's degree in mathematics and a bachelor's degree in mathematics and philosophy from the University of Utah. He was also awarded an honorary degree in science from the University of Utah.
Quick facts
- Has served as chairman of the board since 1984
- Previously served as company CEO and chief technology officer
- Prior to co-founding Adobe, held key positions at Xerox PARC, Evans & Sutherland, Computer Sciences Corp. and University of Utah
- Holds a doctorate in electrical engineering, a master's degree in mathematics and a bachelor's degree in mathematics and philosophy from the University of Utah
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