Andy Parsons

Andy Parsons is a senior technology executive currently serving as the Sr. Director of the Content Authenticity Initiative at Adobe.1 Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, Parsons has been in this role since November 2021, following his previous position as Director of the same initiative from January 2020 to November 2021.1

Professional Background

Parsons has an extensive career in technology leadership, with a focus on media and digital innovation. Some of his notable positions include:

• Founder and CTO of Workframe (2015-2019)
• CTO of McKinsey Academy at McKinsey & Company (2014-2015)
• Co-founder and CTO of Happify (2011-2015)
• CTO of Bookish.com (2010-2012)
• CTO of Outside.in (acquired by AOL) (2009-2010)
• CTO of Digital Railroad (2003-2008)

Education and Skills

Parsons holds a BSEE from Tufts University (1988-1992) and an MA from the Manhattan School of Music (1994-1995).1 He is proficient in English (native) and Spanish (professional working proficiency).1

Additional Roles and Recognition

Beyond his primary role at Adobe, Parsons is involved in various professional activities:

• Co-organizer of the New York CTO Club (2022-Present)
• Advisor for HOMER (2017-Present)
• Mentor for several startup accelerators, including 500 Startups and Seedcamp

In November 2022, Parsons was recognized in the Business Insider 100 People Transforming Business for his work on the Content Authenticity Initiative and its impact on countering misinformation and crediting creators in the field of generative AI.1