In 1994 Aldus Corporation hired Chizen to run its consumer division in San Diego (what was formerly Silicon Beach Software).
Later that year, Aldus was acquired by Adobe Systems and Chizen became vice president and general manager of consumer products.
[6] During his 14 years at the company, Chizen engaged in transforming Adobe from a developer of graphics and publishing software into a leading diverse supplier of design, media, and business tools.
[7] On November 12, 2007, Adobe announced that Chizen would step down as CEO effective December 1, to be replaced by Shantanu Narayen, president and chief operating officer.
[15] Chizen lived in Los Altos, in Santa Clara County,[16] California with his wife and two children—a son and a daughter.