In a surprising executive decision, Apple announced the promotion of Johny Srouji to become the first "Chief Hardware Officer" in the company's history, as part of a wide restructuring ahead of John Ternus assuming the CEO position from Tim Cook next September.
Srouji, who joined Apple in 2008, leads a team comprising the world's top silicon and technology engineers. Under his leadership, the company developed the Apple Silicon chip series that transformed Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices into platforms with exceptional performance and superior energy efficiency. His new responsibilities include overseeing hardware engineering previously managed by John Ternus.
Apple's market value is estimated at approximately $3.5 trillion, and this move is considered an investment in technical continuity. Tim Cook confirmed that Srouji played a unique role in leading the company's silicon strategy, and his influence was felt not only inside Apple but across the entire tech industry.
