Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technologies, informed CEO Tim Cook that he is seriously considering departing the company for another employer in the near future, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. This development follows a series of executive exits at the California-based firm amid challenges in adapting to industry-wide AI advancements.
Gurman, known for his accurate coverage of Apple, detailed Srouji’s disclosure in a recent report. The executive’s potential move builds on earlier indications from October, when sources described Srouji as evaluating his future at the tech giant. Apple has not issued any official confirmation regarding Srouji’s intentions, leaving the situation unresolved as of December 6, 2025.
Srouji’s possible departure would mark another significant change in Apple’s C-suite. In July, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Williams announced his retirement, which triggered adjustments in leadership roles across the organization. Williams, a long-serving executive, had overseen key financial and operational aspects of the company during his tenure.
December brought a rapid succession of further announcements and exits. John Giannandrea, Apple’s head of artificial intelligence and machine learning, stepped down from his position. Concurrently, Lisa Jackson, who led Apple’s global public policy efforts, stated her plans to retire. General counsel Kate Adams also declared her intention to retire, handling legal matters for the corporation.
Within days of these retirements, Alan Dye, the vice president responsible for user interface design, left Apple to join Meta Platforms. Dye contributed to the design of several iOS interfaces and other products during his time at the company.
These departures occur as Apple navigates difficulties in aligning with the broader industry’s embrace of artificial intelligence technologies. Tim Cook faces the task of stabilizing the executive team amid these transitions. Gurman dismissed rumors of Cook’s own imminent exit as premature, though they contribute to perceptions of increased uncertainty at the typically stable Silicon Valley leader.
