Apple announces chief operating officer transition
10 months ago
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- Jeff Williams transitions from Apple COO to Sabih Khan, Apple’s senior vice president of Operations.
- Williams will continue overseeing Apple’s design team and health initiatives until his retirement later in the year.
- Tim Cook praises Williams for his contributions, including the Apple Watch, health strategy, and supply chain leadership.
- Sabih Khan, with 30 years at Apple, is highlighted for his supply chain innovations and environmental sustainability efforts.
- Khan has led Apple’s global supply chain, focusing on product quality, manufacturing, and supplier responsibility programs.
- Williams reflects on his 27-year tenure at Apple and expresses confidence in Khan’s leadership as COO.
- Khan’s background includes roles at GE Plastics and degrees in economics and mechanical engineering.