Apple faces possible leadership shake-up as top execs consider exits

Apple’s leadership is seeing notable changes after the announced transition of Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, with Sabih Khan expected to take on expanded responsibilities. Since the summer, Williams’ planned departure later in 2025 has been public, and recent reports indicate that several other senior managers are reportedly contemplating leaving or exploring options outside the company.

Key points:

• Jeff Williams’ COO transition was announced by Apple in July 2025, with Sabih Khan (SVP, Operations) identified as a key executive taking on additional duties.
• Multiple reports suggest other top executives are evaluating their future at Apple, potentially signaling broader shifts in the executive team.
• No single public Bloomberg link was found in our checks; primary corroboration comes from Apple’s newsroom and coverage by Apple-focused outlets.

Sources and further reading:

• Apple Newsroom — COO transition announcement (July 2025)
• AppleInsider coverage on executive role changes

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