Apple COO Jeff Williams to step down later this month

Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief working officer, is stepping down from his position later this month, as introduced by the corporate on Tuesday. Sabih Khan, who at the moment serves because the senior vp of operations, has been appointed as the brand new COO. 

Williams has determined to step down with a purpose to retire and hopes to “spend extra time with family and friends, together with 5 grandchildren and counting,” he acknowledged within the press launch. 

Earlier than his retirement later this yr, Williams will proceed to report back to CEO Tim Prepare dinner and oversee the design crew in addition to the Apple Watch. Following Williams’ retirement, Apple’s design crew will transition to reporting on to Prepare dinner.

Having labored at Apple for practically three many years, Williams has performed a big position in introducing the iPod and iPhone applications, main the event of the Apple Watch, and overseeing the design crew, amongst different contributions.