Gary Geaves Steps Down as Apple's Acoustics Chief, Ruchir Davé Takes Over

The leadership change in Apple's audio team comes as the company prepares for new AirPods releases and continues to innovate in audio technology.

Gary Geaves, a key figure in the development of Apple's AirPods and HomePod, has stepped down from his role as vice president in charge of acoustics.
Ruchir Davé, Geaves' top deputy since 2009, will now lead the hardware team responsible for audio features on Apple's products.
The leadership reshuffle affects the hardware team of about 300 employees, emphasizing Apple's focus on its expanding AirPods and speaker businesses.
Apple's audio products, particularly AirPods, have become crucial to the company, generating over $15 billion in yearly revenue.
The change is part of Apple's broader strategy to strengthen its position in the audio products market, amid reports of upcoming AirPods updates and a new smart speaker with a built-in screen.