2014 Issue

4 S ince 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 leader and innova- tor 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-foundingAdobe, 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. Amongmany awards, Warnock, along with Geschke, was the recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innova- tion, one of the nation’s highest honors bestowed on scien- tists, 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. Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences. For more information, visit www.adobe.com . FEATURED SPEAKER OF THE ENGINEERS WEEK 2014 BANQUET Dr. John E. Warnock Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Adobe Systems Incorporated