Apple announces executive transitions

Executive Transitions - Jennifer Newstead will join Apple as senior vice president and become general counsel on March 1, 2026, succeeding Kate Adams, who has held the position since 2017 [1][2] - Lisa Jackson, vice president for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, will retire in late January 2026 [2] - The Government Affairs organization will transition to Kate Adams until her retirement, after which it will be led by Newstead [2] Leadership Contributions - Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, praised Kate Adams for her critical advice and advocacy for customer privacy and innovation during her tenure [3] - Cook acknowledged Lisa Jackson's role in reducing global greenhouse emissions by over 60% compared to 2015 levels and her strategic engagement with governments [3] - Newstead expressed her admiration for Apple's commitment to innovation and values, indicating her dedication to leading the team in the best interest of Apple's users [4] New Leadership Background - Newstead was previously the chief legal officer at Meta and has extensive experience in U.S. government legal roles, including advising the Secretary of State on foreign relations [4] - She has held various significant positions, including general counsel of the White House Office of Management and Budget and principal deputy assistant attorney general at the Department of Justice [4]