Apple announces departure of general counsel and policy chief

In a significant shake-up within its senior management, Apple has announced the retirement of two prominent executives: Kate Adams, the general counsel, and Lisa Jackson, the vice president for environment, policy, and social initiatives. The company revealed this news on Thursday, highlighting the transition in its leadership team. Kate Adams is set to be succeeded by Jennifer Newstead, who will step into the role of general counsel in March of next year. In a restructuring of reporting lines, Jackson's government affairs team will now be under Newstead’s purview. Both executives have previously reported directly to CEO Tim Cook, underscoring their importance within the company. This announcement follows a series of high-profile departures from Apple, including the recent exit of the company's head software designer to Meta and the retirement of its AI chief. With these changes, Apple's leadership landscape is evolving rapidly, prompting speculation about the future direction of the tech giant. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.