Apple COO Jeff Williams set to retire

Business Jul 09, 2025

Jeff Williams, Apple's longtime Chief Operating Officer and a key player behind the iPod, iPhone, and Apple Watch, is set to retire at the end of this year.
Since joining in 1998, Williams helped shape Apple's supply chain and health features, and was often seen as Tim Cook's possible successor.

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After Williams leaves, Apple's design team will report directly to CEO Tim Cook—a move that highlights stability while keeping innovation front and center.