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Redazione RHC : 7 December 2025 10:44
Apple is going through a period of major leadership changes , with the departure of key figures who have contributed significantly to the company’s technological development. The latest executive to leave is Johny Srouji, Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies , known for leading the development of Apple’s in-house chips, from the A series for mobile devices to the recent M processors for desktop computers.
According to sources reported by Bloomberg, Srouji reportedly told Tim Cook that he was leaving the company, considering a future position at another company. His departure follows that of other key executives: in December , John Giannandrea, head of artificial intelligence, and Alan Dye , head of user interface design, also left Apple, the latter of whom immediately joined Meta.
Srouji joined Apple in 2008, initially leading the development of the A4 chip, Apple’s first in-house system-on-a-chip. Over the years, he oversaw the evolution of processor design, eventually becoming senior vice president of Hardware Technologies. Recently, he also initiated the in-house modem project to replace Qualcomm components.
Bloomberg reports that Tim Cook is trying to retain Srouji, offering him higher compensation and the possible role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) , which would place him second in the Apple hierarchy. However, some inside sources believe that Srouji may not accept working under a CEO other than Cook.
The recent departures have triggered Apple’s most significant management shakeup in decades. Several former executives have found a place at Meta: in addition to Alan Dye, Ke Yang, head of Siri’s artificial intelligence capabilities, has also moved to Zuckerberg’s giant.
In parallel, Apple announced several new appointments: Jennifer Newstead, formerly Meta’s chief legal officer, will replace Kate Adams as general counsel , a role Adams will hold until her retirement at the end of 2026. Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of environment, policy, and community initiatives, also confirmed her retirement.
According to Bloomberg, decision-making power at Apple is concentrating on four key executives: John Ternus, Cook’s potential successor, Eddy Cue (services), Craig Federighi (software) and Sabih Khan, the new COO.
Along with his resignation, CEO Tim Cook, 65, has been the subject of speculation about possible health problems, fueled by reports of mild tremors during some internal meetings.
Sources close to the CEO have denied any rumors. There are currently no plans for his retirement in the near future, but succession remains a central topic in internal discussions within the company.
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