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- Tech giant enters new phase as Tim Cook's inner circle reshuffles and Trump renews pressure on overseas production
- Apple's New COO Steps Up as Jeff Williams Announces Retirement Amid Rising US Tariff Pressure
Apple's long-serving Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will retire in July 2025 after 27 years with the tech giant, marking the end of an era for the company's core leadership team. Apple confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday, 8 July, and announced that Sabih Khan, the company's Senior Vice President of Operations, will step into the role of Chief Operating Officer before the end of the month.