Cupertino, California – July 8, 2025 : In a significant leadership move, Apple Inc. has appointed Sabih Khan, an Indian-origin executive and veteran of the company, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The announcement underscores Apple’s continued focus on operational excellence and a global, inclusive leadership model.
Sabih Khan has been with Apple for over two decades and has been instrumental in shaping the company’s world-class supply chain and operations strategy. As SVP of Operations, Khan led the global effort to scale up Apple’s hardware operations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure sustainable and ethical manufacturing practices.
Khan’s work has been pivotal in making Apple’s global manufacturing and logistics operations a benchmark in the tech industry. From ensuring supply chain transparency to driving Apple’s environmental goals across its production network, he’s been a key figure behind the scenes of some of Apple’s most iconic product launches.
Born to Indian-origin parents and raised with a deep appreciation for both Eastern and Western perspectives, Khan’s rise reflects the increasing influence of the Indian diaspora in global tech leadership. His appointment makes him one of the most high-profile Indian-origin executives currently serving in a top C-suite role at a Fortune 100 company.
📈 Leadership Transition and Future Vision
Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Khan’s contributions, calling him “a visionary operational leader who understands the balance of precision, sustainability, and innovation.” Khan will now oversee all operations functions globally and play a central role in ensuring Apple’s continued ability to deliver products on time, at scale, and with high quality.
In a brief statement, Sabih Khan said,
“I’m honoured to take on this role and continue building the systems and partnerships that make Apple’s innovation possible. The future of operations is not just scale, but responsibility — and we will continue to lead on both.”
As Apple continues to expand its hardware and services portfolio globally, Khan’s promotion signals a new era of operations leadership. It’s also a moment of pride for the Indian tech community as another Indian-origin professional takes on a key global role at one of the world’s most valuable companies.
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