Apple's exec shake-up continues with departures of general counsel, policy head
4 days ago
- #Corporate Governance
- #Apple
- #Leadership Changes
- Apple announces retirements of Kate Adams (General Counsel) and Lisa Jackson (VP for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives).
- Jennifer Newstead, former Meta Chief Legal Officer, will replace Adams as General Counsel in 2026.
- Newstead has extensive government experience, including roles at the State Department and White House.
- Adams oversaw Apple's legal challenges, including antitrust lawsuits, while Jackson led climate and sustainability initiatives.
- Apple has faced multiple executive departures, including AI chief John Giannandrea and design exec Alan Dye.
- Leadership changes coincide with Apple's struggles in AI and criticism over declining design focus.
- Stephen Lemay, a career interface designer, replaces Alan Dye, reportedly to employee approval.