Mark Nichoson

Mark Nichoson serves as the Director of Product Management for Digital Imaging Innovation and Research at Adobe, a position held since September 1999. With a focus on elevating product development in the Photoshop and Lightroom ecosystems through advanced research from social psychology and neuroscience, Mark leads a skilled team of embedded PhD user researchers. Also recognized as the primary innovation lead for several Adobe Sensei features, Mark explores the intersection of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and human creativity. Previous roles at Adobe include Principal Product Manager for Community Help, where Mark developed a community-driven help system, and Senior Manager for Strategy and Partnerships, emphasizing innovative content and community models. Earlier career experiences include producing for IDG's Publish Magazine and freelance marketing writing. Mark holds a BA in English with honors in Creative Writing from Stanford University.