Apple Faces Leadership Turnover as Chief People Officer Departs

Carol Surface's exit marks a swift tenure among a series of high-level departures at the tech giant.

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.