Apple COO Williams to Step Down This Month

Apple announced that Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will step down from his role later this month, with Sabih Khan, currently Senior Vice President of Operations, set to become COO as part of a long-planned succession. Williams, who joined Apple in 1998, has played a key role in developing the company's global supply chain, the Apple Watch, and health initiatives. He will remain with Apple to oversee the design team and health projects until his retirement later this year, after which the design team will report directly to CEO Tim Cook. Tim Cook praised Williams for his leadership and Khan for his strategic contributions to manufacturing expansion and sustainability. The transition marks a further generational shift among Apple’s executive team. Khan, a 29-year Apple veteran, is noted for his supply chain expertise and alignment with the company's values.