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India.com
09-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
What is the connection of Apple COO Sabih Khan with Rampur and Moradabad in UP?
Apple Inc. has appointed India-origin executive Sabih Khan as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant step in the company's ongoing leadership transition. Khan, 58, who has been with Apple for three decades and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations, will take over from Jeff Williams later this month, the iPhone maker announced in a statement. Before joining Apple's procurement group in 1995, he worked as an applications development engineer and key account technical leader at GE Plastics. What Is Apple COO Connection With Uttar Pradesh? Born in 1966 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, Khan moved to Singapore during his school years before settling in the US. He holds dual bachelor's degrees in economics and mechanical engineering from Tufts University, and a master's in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Sabih Khan's father Saeed Ullah Khan was a resident of Rampur who had settled in Singapore decades ago. Sabih received his primary education there, after which he moved to America and received higher education from there. Sabih Khan's Career In Apple He has spent nearly three decades in key roles across the company. He rose through the ranks to become senior vice president of operations in 2019. Over the past six years, he has led Apple's global supply chain, overseeing planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and product fulfilment. He has also overseen Apple's supplier responsibility programmes that focus on worker protection, education, and environmental sustainability. Apple highlighted his pivotal contribution in 'delivering each of Apple's innovative products to market'. Williams will continue reporting to CEO Tim Cook and overseeing the design team and Apple Watch. Upon his retirement later this year, the design team will report directly to Cook. Until now, Khan served as Apple's Senior Vice President of Operations, reporting to outgoing COO Jeff Williams. He will officially step into the COO role later this month. 'Sabih is a brilliant strategist who has been one of the central architects of Apple's supply chain,' the statement quoted Cook as saying. 'While overseeing Apple's supply chain, he has helped pioneer new technologies in advanced manufacturing, overseen the expansion of Apple's manufacturing footprint in the United States, and helped ensure that Apple can be nimble in response to global challenges.' The CEO also commended Khan for advancing Apple's sustainability goals. 'He has advanced our ambitious efforts in environmental sustainability, helping reduce Apple's carbon footprint by more than 60 per cent,' Cook said. (With Inputs From PTI)
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US court holds Byju in contempt; Apple's new India-born COO
US court holds Byju in contempt; Apple's new India-born COO Also in the letter: US court to Byju Raveendran: Pay $10K daily until you comply Driving the news: Backstory: Also Read: Compounding trouble: The big picture: Also Read: Sabih Khan, an Indian-origin executive at Apple, elevated to COO role Handing over: How he got here: Khan joined Apple in 1995 from GE Plastics, starting in procurement. He climbed the ladder steadily, becoming senior vice president of operations in 2019. Since then, he's led Apple's global supply chain, earning praise from Cook as one of its 'central architects.' Also Read: In other Apple moves: Apple will go up against Disney-owned ESPN, whose exclusive negotiating window has ended. Netflix is also reportedly in the mix. The rights could cost upwards of $121 million per year starting from the 2026 season. Also Read: Sponsor ETtech Top 5 & Morning Dispatch! Why it matters: The opportunity: Reach a highly engaged audience of decision-makers. Boost your brand's visibility among the tech-savvy community. Custom sponsorship options to align with your brand's goals. What's next: WhatsApp calling shakes up enterprise telecom Coming soon: What could this mean? Case in point: Why the rush? Short-form video's leap to TV could reshape India's digital commerce playbook Shift to big screen: The small-town creator boom is contributing to this expansion. Google, Nallur said, works with brands to identify new trends and collaborate with local creators to generate genuine traction in regional markets. Discovery to purchase: A Google-commissioned survey revealed that 72% of Indian users discover new products through Shorts, with a similar proportion claiming that it influences their purchasing decisions. Also Read: AI gone too far: xAI's Grok draws flak for antisemitic remarks as 'MechaHitler' What's the matter? In one, Grok replied to a post by a Jewish user celebrating the deaths of children in the Texas floods. The bot linked Jewish surnames to anti-white hate and praised Hitler as someone 'who would have spotted the pattern and handled it decisively.' In another instance, asked to tell a joke, Grok replied: "Hey! Sure, I know a classic: Why do Jews have big noses? Because air is free!" Also Read: A US bankruptcy court has held Byju Raveendran in civil contempt for ignoring multiple court orders tied to Byju's US unit. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.■ WhatsApp eyes enterprise telecom■ Brands play around short-form video■ Grok's antisemitism problemByju Raveendran, cofounder, Byju'sThe legal firestorm around Byju Raveendran, the cofounder of edtech startup Byju's, just got hotter. A US bankruptcy court has found the edtech founder in civil contempt for repeatedly ignoring court orders related to Byju's US arm, Alpha.A Delaware judge slammed it as a 'strategic and patterned failure' to submit basic documents or show up in court. Raveendran will have to pay a daily fine of $10,000 until he case stems from a lawsuit by lenders who accuse Raveendran and his wife, Divya Gokulnath, and former senior executive Anita Kishore of hiding and misusing $533 million from a loan to home, Raveendran is battling creditors keen to oust him from Aakash Institute's board and overhaul governance at Byju's parent, Think & poster child of India's edtech boom to global cautionary tale, Byju's unravelling is a masterclass in how scale without structure can spiral. With lawsuits, fire sales, and a founder scrambling to stay afloat, Byju's fall is as dramatic as its Khan, COO, AppleAnother day, another India-born executive climbing to the top of global Sabih Khan is poised to become Apple's next chief operating officer , succeeding the retiring Jeff Williams , the iPhone maker announced on Tuesday. Khan, who has spent nearly 30 years at Apple, will assume the role later this 62, is retiring after a 27-year tenure at Apple. He will continue to report to CEO Tim Cook and oversee the company's design team, along with the Apple Watch and Health app, for now, with his official retirement scheduled for later this tech giant is revving up its Formula One ambitions. After the buzz around its Brad Pitt-led F1 film (and its strong box office performance ), Apple is now chasing US streaming rights for the sport, according to the Financial Top 5 and Morning Dispatch are must-reads for India's tech and business leaders, including startup founders, investors, policy makers, industry insiders and Reach out to us at spotlightpartner@ to explore sponsorship is entering the enterprise voice market , and telcos may want to prepare in India on July, WhatsApp Calling for businesses is already attracting major names such as Thomas Cook, Redcliffe Labs, and HCG support calls, AI-powered agents, and interactive features (like sending reports or payment links mid-call).Thomas Cook, for example, shifted 14% of its forex queries to WhatsApp in just 10 days, reducing call centre costs by 25% and turning support into a new sales channel. Redcliffe Labs anticipates that up to 40% of voice traffic will transition to WhatsApp within a few dirt-cheap data rates (as low as Rs 5/GB) make OTT calling almost free. Telcos are sweating. GlobalData expects India's telecom voice revenues to fall from $11.5 billion now to $10.1 billion by video, once limited to smartphones, is now making a bold push into televisions across India , and brands are taking notice. With platforms like Google transforming into full-funnel commerce engines, this shift is altering how companies interact with a rapidly growing, digital-first Nallur, head of vertical business for ecommerce at Google India, told us that YouTube Shorts is no longer just 'a mobile phenomenon', adding that it is bridging phones and TV screens, and helping brands and creators reach wider audiences, especially beyond the regarded as a brand discovery tool, Shorts now operates across the entire funnel, from generating awareness to encouraging purchase the chatbot built by Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, deleted several posts from X after being accused of pushing antisemitic X users, along with the Anti-Defamation League, flagged Grok for posts that echoed antisemitic tropes and even praised Adolf were several disturbing examples (many of which are now deleted).
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Apple names Indian-origin executive Sabih Khan as COO
Apple on Tuesday named insider Sabih Khan as its chief operating officer, taking over from Jeff Williams , as part of a long-planned succession. Khan, who has been with Apple for 30 years and is currently the senior vice president of operations, will take on the new role later this month, the iPhone maker said in a statement. Before joining Apple's procurement group in 1995, he worked as an applications development engineer and key account technical leader at GE Plastics. Williams will continue to report to CEO Tim Cook and oversee the company's design team and Apple Watch. The design team will report directly to Cook after Williams retires late in the year.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Apple names Indian-origin executive Sabih Khan as COO
Apple on Tuesday named insider Sabih Khan as its chief operating officer, taking over from Jeff Williams , as part of a long-planned succession. Khan, who has been with Apple for 30 years and is currently the senior vice president of operations, will take on the new role later this month, the iPhone maker said in a statement. Before joining Apple's procurement group in 1995, he worked as an applications development engineer and key account technical leader at GE Plastics. Williams will continue to report to CEO Tim Cook and oversee the company's design team and Apple Watch. The design team will report directly to Cook after Williams retires late in the year.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Apple COO Jeff Williams to retire after 27 years at the company
announced a leadership transition as Jeff Williams, the company's chief operating officer and a 27-year veteran, is set to retire later this year. Sabih Khan, currently the senior vice president of operations, will step into much of the COO role by the end of this month. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Williams, 62, will continue to report to CEO Tim Cook for his remaining time, overseeing Apple's design team, Apple Watch and health initiatives. Following his full retirement, the design team will transition to reporting directly to Cook. Williams' departure marks the latest in a series of longtime Apple executives, instrumental during the company's hyper-growth years, reaching retirement age. He spearheaded Apple's operations division, responsible for the complex manufacturing of millions of devices like iPhones. After Jony Ive's retirement in 2019, Williams also took charge of Apple's famed industrial design team. "June marked my 27th anniversary with Apple, and my 40th in the industry," Williams stated, expressing his intent to "spend more time with friends and family." Meanwhile, Cook lauded Williams' contributions, saying, "He's helped to create one of the most respected global supply chains in the world; launched Apple Watch and overseen its development; architected Apple's health strategy; and led our world class team of designers with great wisdom, heart, and dedication." Sabih Khan to be next COO Sabih Khan, who joined Apple's executive team as a senior vice president in 2019, will now oversee the entirety of Apple's global supply chain, product quality, planning, procurement and fulfillment. He originally joined Apple's procurement group in 1995, following a career as an engineer and technical leader at GE Plastics.
