Ex-Apple Procurement Star Suddenly Quits as TSMC VP: Industry Questions Mount Over Unexpected Exit

Apple supplier TSMC expected to post record 52% jump in Q2 profit

Major Apple chip supplier TSMC, also the world’s main producer of advanced AI chips, is expected to post a 52% jump in second-quarter profit to record levels. Reuters: ‎ Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world’s largest contract chipmaker and a key supplier to Nvidia and Apple, is forecast to report net profit of T$377.4 billion ($12.9 billion) for the three months through June 30, according to an LSEG SmartEstimate compiled from 21 an…

Ex-Apple Procurement Star Suddenly Quits as TSMC VP: Industry Questions Mount Over Unexpected Exit

Former Apple procurement director departs as TSMC's youngest-ever VP after meteoric rise. COO Cliff Hou takes over materials management. Get exclusive insights.