During the inaugural week of December 2025, Apple Inc. found itself amidst a flurry of executive exits, as four pivotal leaders announced their resignations within a mere four-day span. The departing executives included John Giannandrea, Senior Vice President of AI and Machine Learning Strategy; Alan Dye, Vice President of User Interface Design; Kate Adams, the company's General Counsel; and Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environmental and Policy Initiatives. Moreover, Johnny Srouji, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, conveyed to CEO Tim Cook his serious contemplation of leaving, a move that would potentially make him the fifth top-tier executive to exit the company in quick succession.

Srouji has been instrumental in steering Apple's chip division to remarkable heights, overseeing milestones such as the complete transition of the entire Mac lineup to Apple's proprietary chips, and the successful launch of in-house cellular modems as well as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth chips. In a bid to retain his invaluable expertise, Apple has extended a highly competitive compensation package, bestowed upon him greater decision-making power, and even floated the idea of elevating him to the position of Chief Technology Officer. However, the final decision regarding his continued tenure with the company remains shrouded in uncertainty.