Apple has introduced a coming transition to its senior management group. Chief Working Officer Jeff Williams will retire late this yr.
His duties as COO will transition later this month to Sabih Khan, who’s at present senior vp of Operations. Khan has been with Apple since 1995, becoming a member of the corporate three years earlier than Williams.
When Jony Ive left Apple in 2019, the design group transitioned to report on to Williams. It’ll proceed to take action—as will the Apple Watch and Well being groups he oversees—till he retires later this yr. After that, the design group will report on to CEO Tim Prepare dinner.
Within the announcement, Prepare dinner stated of Williams:
Jeff and I’ve labored alongside one another for so long as I can bear in mind, and Apple wouldn’t be what it’s with out him. He’s helped to create one of the crucial revered world provide chains on the planet; launched Apple Watch and overseen its growth; architected Apple’s well being technique; and led our world class group of designers with nice knowledge, coronary heart, and dedication. I’m and can at all times be past grateful for his quite a few contributions to Apple through the years and his loyal friendship. Jeff’s true legacy could be seen within the wonderful group he’s created and, whereas he’ll be vastly missed, he leaves the work of the longer term in unbelievable arms.
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As for his retirement, Williams stated he intends to “spend extra time with family and friends, together with 5 grandchildren and counting.”