In a major leadership change, Apple has appointed an Indian-origin executive with 30 years of experience at the tech giant, Sabih Khan, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will replace Jeff Williams, who served in the position for years and played a key role in shaping Apple’s hardware and health strategies. Williams is stepping down from the position this month and will retire at the end of this year.
The change comes at a time when Apple is working on shifting some of its manufacturing from China to India as part of a strategy to mitigate the impact of US tariffs.
Jeff Williams has been with Apple for more than 27 years, and even after stepping down from his COO position, he will continue to lead the company’s design team and health projects until his retirement. After that, Apple’s design team will report directly to CEO Tim Cook.
CEO Cook praised Williams’s remarkable work and called him a key figure in Apple’s success. He credited Williams for building one of the world’s best supply chains, launching the Apple Watch, shaping the company’s health strategy, and leading the design team with passion and commitment.
Sabih Khan joined Apple in 2019 as Senior Vice President of Operations. In the company, he has played a key role in managing the company’s global supply chain and overseeing procurement and manufacturing. Khan holds degrees in Economics and Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
As the new COO, he will report to Tim Cook and is expected to take on more responsibilities, including overseeing AppleCare.
Cook spoke highly of Khan, saying, “Sabih is a brilliant strategist and a key architect of Apple’s supply chain. He has helped introduce advanced manufacturing technologies, expanded Apple’s production in the United States, and made the company more flexible in handling global challenges.”
Cook also praised Khan’s leadership in promoting environmental sustainability, saying his efforts have helped Apple reduce its carbon emissions by more than 60 percent.
With the inputs of IANS
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