Creating great technology — and a great technology company.
Warnock and Geschke’s shared vision, passion and dedication played a big part in taking Adobe from start-up to one of the world’s most admired brands. The company is as widely recognised for corporate citizenship and being a great place to work as it is for industry-leading products, broad-based innovation and strong financials.
Chuck Geschke passed away on 16 April, 2021 and John Warnock passed away on 19 August, 2023. Their brilliance and innovations leave an indelible mark on Adobe, the technology industry and the world.
Select awards and news
Commonwealth Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award, 2016
Dr Chuck Geschke honoured for pushing beyond boundaries.
National Medal of Technology and Innovation, 2008
One of the highest U.S. honours bestowed on scientists, engineers and inventors.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Software System Award, 1989
Awarded for the invention of Adobe PostScript.
San Francisco Business Times, 2016
Dr Chuck Geshke: Principles of success Marconi Prize, 2010
Computer Entrepreneur Award: IEEE Computer Society, 2008
Recognition for major technical contributions to the computer industry.
Members of the American Philosophical Society, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering.
Coveted annual award, the equivalent of a Nobel in the field of information technology.
American Electronics Association Medal of Honour, 2006
First software executives ever to receive this award.
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