Apple to face ‘At least’ one more senior departure next year: Bloomberg’s Gurman

Reports indicate that Apple is poised to experience additional senior-level departures, with expectations of at least one more executive leaving the company in the upcoming year. This news follows the recent announcements of retirement plans from two of the organization’s key leaders, raising concerns about the stability of its upper management. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman highlighted that the tech giant could see another significant exit either next year or even sooner. While specific names have not been revealed, Gurman noted that several executives may follow suit in the years ahead, as Apple strategically spaces out retirements among its senior ranks. The transition within Apple's leadership has already commenced. In August 2024, the company confirmed the retirement of its long-serving Chief Financial Officer, Luca Maestri, who will be succeeded by Kevan Parekh. Just months later, in July 2025, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams announced his own retirement, set to take effect at the end of this year, with Sabih Khan lined up to take over his responsibilities. Both Maestri and Williams will remain with Apple in limited roles to aid in their respective transitions. Apple's approach appears to focus on managing these departures gradually, avoiding the risk of multiple high-level exits occurring simultaneously. However, analysts warn that the aging profile of Apple's leadership team presents a significant challenge. The potential loss of institutional knowledge and the risk of disrupting ongoing long-term projects could impact the company's future trajectory. These projects include Apple’s ventures in artificial intelligence, advancements in non-humanoid robotics, and initiatives within the home security sector. Any instability at the executive level could impede progress and complicate Apple's ability to sustain its momentum during this critical phase of technological growth.