Apple's executive shakeup continues with departures of general counsel and policy head

Executive Changes - Apple continues to experience significant executive turnover, with the recent retirements of general counsel Kate Adams and vice president Lisa Jackson, following the departures of AI chief John Giannandrea and design executive Alan Dye [1][4][6] - Jennifer Newstead has been hired as the new general counsel, set to start on March 1, 2026, transitioning from her role as chief legal officer at Meta [2][3] Leadership Contributions - During her tenure, Kate Adams managed legal challenges related to increased antitrust scrutiny and lawsuits, particularly concerning competition in the app market [4] - Lisa Jackson has been pivotal in Apple's climate initiatives, achieving a reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by over 60% compared to 2015 levels [6] Strategic Shifts - The leadership changes come as Apple faces challenges in the AI sector, including delays in launching an AI-powered Siri, which will now utilize Google's models [8] - The company has also seen a shift in design leadership, with Stephen Lemay taking over from Alan Dye, amid concerns about a decline in Apple's design quality [8]