Apple Appoints Vanessa Trigub Global Retail Chief

Apple has appointed Vanessa Trigub as the new vice president of stores and retail operations, a role aimed at streamlining its global retail leadership. Trigub, who previously oversaw retail operations in the Americas West region, will now manage store leadership across multiple regions, reporting to Senior Vice President Deirdre O'Brien. This restructuring is part of a broader shake-up in Apple's leadership, which includes reassigning oversight of Siri to a different executive. Trigub's promotion is seen as a step towards preparing her as a potential successor to O'Brien, who has had various roles within the company over the years. The changes come amid ongoing adjustments in Apple's retail and HR leadership structure, although the company has not made any official announcements regarding these developments. This shift reflects Apple's strategy to enhance its retail operations globally and simplify reporting lines.