Overview

• Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams handed off operations in July and is expected to leave by year‑end, removing Apple’s previously clear No. 2.
• Tim Cook turns 65 next month yet is expected to remain CEO for the foreseeable future, with reports suggesting he could eventually move into a chairman role.
• Apple’s AI leadership is in flux as John Giannandrea’s position is described as uncertain, some Siri responsibilities shift to Mike Rockwell, and the company explores hiring a senior AI executive from Meta.
• Apple has elevated Ternus’s visibility and scope, with responsibilities extending into product roadmaps after he fronted launches such as iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 lineup.
• Further turnover is being weighed as chip chief Johny Srouji evaluates his future, potential successors include Zongjian Chen and Sri Santhanam, and Lisa Jackson is reportedly considering retirement.