Apple(US:AAPL) Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun·2025-07-09 04:10Group 1 - Apple announced a significant executive reshuffle, with Jeff Williams retiring as COO after 27 years, and Sabih Khan taking over the position [1][4] - Williams has been instrumental in building Apple's global operations and customer service systems, and he played a key role in the development of the Apple Watch [4] - The retirement of Williams signifies a generational shift in Apple's management, with Khan seen as a potential successor to CEO Tim Cook, although John Ternus is also considered a strong candidate [4][5] Group 2 - Tim Cook praised Williams for his contributions, stating that without him, Apple would not be what it is today, highlighting his leadership in supply chain and health strategy [4] - Williams expressed his intention to spend more time with family after retirement and endorsed Khan as a highly talented operations executive [4] - Ternus, who has led the M1 chip Mac product line transformation since 2021, is gaining recognition and could be a future CEO candidate as Cook's tenure continues [5]