Overview
- Multiple reports say Johny Srouji told Tim Cook he is seriously considering leaving and has indicated to colleagues he would join another company if he departs.
- Apple has not announced any change, while internal discussions include a larger compensation package and expanding Srouji’s authority through a potential CTO role.
- If he exits, deputies Zongjian Chen and Sribalan Santhanam are viewed internally as leading candidates to take over the silicon organization.
- The development lands during a concentrated wave of senior exits, including Alan Dye to Meta and planned retirements by John Giannandrea, Kate Adams and Lisa Jackson.
- Analysts warn his departure could unsettle Apple’s unified chip program and AI roadmap as competitors like Meta and OpenAI hire away engineering talent.