On July 8, Apple announced that Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will retire later this month, handing over the reins to Sabih Khan, a seasoned executive with three decades of service at the company. This transition is part of a well-thought-out succession plan. Williams will remain engaged, continuing to oversee the design team and Apple Watch, with the design team now reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook post-retirement. Sabih Khan, who has served as Senior Vice President of Operations since 2019, will assume the COO role, bringing his expertise in managing Apple's global supply chain to the forefront.