Overview

• Carol Surface, Apple's Chief People Officer, is leaving the company after less than two years, a rare short tenure for an executive at this level.
• Deirdre O’Brien, who previously held the human resources role, will resume her responsibilities in addition to overseeing Apple's retail operations.
• This departure is part of a broader executive turnover at Apple, with other key figures like CFO Luca Maestri and engineering leader Dan Riccio also stepping down.
• Surface's role was specifically created for her when she joined Apple in 2023, and she reported directly to CEO Tim Cook.
• Apple has been experiencing significant leadership changes, with other recent departures including the heads of procurement and the App Store.