Gloria T. Chen
About Gloria T. Chen
Gloria T. Chen serves as the Chief People Officer and EVP of Employee Experience at Adobe, where she has significantly influenced the company's culture and strategic direction. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in various leadership roles at Adobe and other organizations, she has played a key role in shaping Adobe's response to challenges and its future growth.
Current Role at Adobe
Gloria T. Chen serves as the Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Employee Experience at Adobe, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she has been instrumental in shaping Adobe's award-winning culture and has played a key role in steering the company's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Her leadership has also involved a refresh of Adobe's company values in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Gloria T. Chen has held multiple roles at Adobe over her career, contributing significantly to various strategic initiatives. She worked as VP, Corporate Strategy from 2008 to 2009 and again from 2004 to 2005. She also served as VP, Worldwide Sales Operations & Programs from 2002 to 2004, and as VP, Chief of Staff to the CEO from 2009 to 2018. Her tenure included executing significant acquisitions and integrations, as well as shaping Adobe's e-commerce strategy and launching its enterprise business.
Education and Expertise
Gloria T. Chen holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied from 1987 to 1989. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington, completing her degree from 1982 to 1987. Additionally, she has an MBA from Harvard Business School, which she obtained from 1992 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in technology and business strategy.
Board Memberships
Gloria T. Chen is actively involved in governance and leadership roles outside of her work at Adobe. She has been a member of the Board of Directors at The Tech Interactive since 2015. In 2023, she became a member of the Board of Trustees at Carnegie Mellon University. These positions reflect her commitment to education and technology.
Career Background
Before her extensive career at Adobe, Gloria T. Chen worked at Cadence Design Systems as a Senior Member of Technical Staff from 1990 to 1992. She also served as a Consultant and Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company from 1994 to 1997. Her diverse background in both technical and strategic roles has contributed to her effectiveness in leadership positions.