Succession

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen will transition to chairman once a successor is appointed. During his 18-year tenure, Narayen spearheaded Adobe’s shift to subscriptions and embraced generative AI, significantly growing the company’s value and user base. The announcement coincided with strong quarterly financial results. Adobe’s stock saw a dip following the news.

Comedian Guo Degang intends to pass Deyun She to his son, Guo Qilin, but the latter prefers acting. According to Tianyancha, Beijing Deyun She is 99% owned by Guo Degang’s wife, Wang Hui, who is also the legal representative. Guo Qilin is not listed as an executive. Established in 2006, the company has a diverse business scope ranging from traditional comedy to retail and cultural exchange programs. Wang Hui is associated with 13 companies and is the legal representative for other Deyun She branches.