Apple is seeing major leadership changes, with CEO Tim Cook expected to take charge of the design team following the COO’s retirement.

Apple is undergoing significant leadership changes, especially when it comes to the company’s AI ambitions, and now in the latest, the company’s current Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jeff Williams, will be stepping down from his role later this month. He will be succeeded by Sabih Khan, who is the current Senior Vice President of Operations.

However, the more important news to emerge from this is that Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, will lead Apple’s design team after Williams retires later this year. 

Big Leadership Changes At Apple

In a recent press release, Apple stated that as Jeff Williams steps down as COO, he will continue to report to Apple CEO Tim Cook. He will oversee Apple’s design team, alongside the Apple Watch and the company’s health initiatives, until he eventually retires later this year.

“Apple’s design team will then transition to reporting directly to Cook after Williams retires late in the year,” Apple said.

“Jeff and I have worked alongside each other for as long as I can remember, and Apple wouldn’t be what it is without him. He’s helped to create one of the most respected global supply chains in the world; launched Apple Watch and overseen its development; architected Apple’s health strategy; and led our world-class team of designers with great wisdom, heart, and dedication,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.