Meet Sabih Khan: Apple's Next COO from Moradabad, India

Sabih Khan, a seasoned Apple veteran born in Moradabad, India, is set to become Apple's Chief Operating Officer (COO). Apple announced that Khan will succeed Jeff Williams later this month. Khan has been with Apple for three decades and has played a key role in building and managing the company's global supply chain. He joined Apple in 1995 and has steadily risen through the ranks, becoming senior vice president of Operations in 2019.

Khan's promotion to COO highlights continuity and trust within Apple's leadership. CEO Tim Cook praised him as a brilliant strategist and a central figure in Apple's supply chain. Khan has been instrumental in driving new manufacturing technologies, expanding Apple's operations, and addressing supply chain challenges.

Besides his operational role, Khan has led Apple's environmental initiatives, reducing the company's carbon footprint by over 60% through green manufacturing practices. He also oversees Apple's supplier responsibility programs, focusing on improving working conditions and providing education to workers.

Jeff Williams, the outgoing COO, will continue to oversee Apple's design team and Apple Watch initiatives before retiring. Cook acknowledged Williams' contributions to Apple's success and credited him with creating a respected global supply chain and leading the design team.

Williams expressed confidence in Khan, calling him the most talented operations executive. As COO, Khan will manage Apple's operations division, ensuring products are manufactured and delivered to meet high standards and customer expectations worldwide.

Khan's educational background includes degrees in mechanical engineering and economics, reflecting the expertise needed for his role. His journey from Moradabad to Cupertino showcases global talent driving technology companies like Apple.