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Apple says COO Jeff Williams handing over role to Sabih Khan this month

UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Sabih Khan takes over as Apple COO in a planned succession as Jeff Williams retires later this year after 27 years with the company, Apple said.

  • On Tuesday, Apple announced that Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will step down later this month as part of a planned leadership succession.
  • Prompted by a long-term succession plan, Apple will have Sabih Khan, SVP of Operations, succeed Jeff Williams as COO, reflecting extensive internal planning.
  • Williams, who joined Apple in 1998, led global operations, design, and health initiatives, overseeing Apple Watch development and supply chain management for 27 years.
  • Following the handover, Sabih Khan assumes oversight of worldwide operations, with the design team reporting directly to Tim Cook as Williams continues to oversee Apple Watch and health initiatives until retirement.
  • Beyond the transition, Jeff Williams will retire late this year, with Khan praised as 'the most talented operations executive,' planning to spend more time with family afterward.
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World News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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