Apple elevates Indian executive Sabih Khan to #2 after Tim Cook

Apple has announced Sabih Khan as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), replacing Jeff Williams. The move marks a significant shift in the company’s top management. Khan, who has been with Apple since 1995, was serving as the Senior Vice President of Operations and reported directly to Williams.

Sabih Khan has long been a key figure in Apple's global supply chain. He oversees every step — from planning and procurement to manufacturing and delivery of Apple’s products. He is also responsible for the company’s supplier responsibility programs that focus on worker rights and safety at production facilities around the world.

Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Khan, calling him a “brilliant strategist” and “one of the central architects” of Apple’s supply chain. Cook said, “Sabih has helped pioneer new technologies in advanced manufacturing and expanded our US manufacturing footprint. He’s also played a crucial role in reducing Apple’s carbon footprint by over 60 percent.”