Apple Promotes Johny Srouji to Chief Hardware Officer
▼ Summary
– Apple has appointed Johny Srouji as its new chief hardware officer, effective immediately.
– He replaces John Ternus, who will become CEO in September as Tim Cook transitions to chairman of the board.
– Srouji previously served as senior vice president of hardware technologies after joining Apple in 2008.
– He oversaw the launch of Apple’s in-house chips and helped develop many core technologies for its products.
– CEO Tim Cook praised Srouji as instrumental in driving Apple’s silicon strategy and having significant industry influence.
Apple has elevated Johny Srouji to the role of chief hardware officer, a promotion that takes effect immediately. This move follows the planned transition of current hardware engineering head John Ternus, who is slated to become CEO in September. Ternus will succeed Tim Cook, who will assume the role of chairman of the board.
Srouji, a veteran leader at Apple since 2008, previously held the position of senior vice president of hardware technologies. His tenure has been defined by the successful execution of Apple’s in-house silicon strategy, beginning with the pivotal A4 chip. Under his guidance, the teams responsible for a vast array of critical components have flourished, advancing technologies for batteries, cameras, storage, sensors, displays, and cellular modems across the company’s product portfolio.
In a statement, Tim Cook praised Srouji’s profound impact. “Johny is one of the most talented people I have ever had the privilege to work with,” Cook said. “He has played a singular role in driving Apple’s silicon strategy, and his influence has been felt deeply not just inside the company, but across the industry.” This promotion solidifies Srouji’s position as a central architect of Apple’s hardware innovation as the company prepares for its next chapter in leadership.
(Source: The Verge)
