Apple Announces Executive Leadership Updates
Apple has announced a series of updates to its executive leadership team, including new appointments, title changes, and transitions in key roles. These changes have been reflected on the company’s official leadership page.
New Executive Appointments
Jennifer Newstead, Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Jennifer Newstead has been appointed as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. She previously served as Meta’s chief legal officer for six years and as a legal adviser to the U.S. Department of State.
Source 1 states her appointment is effective March 1, 2026. Source 2, however, states she began this role on March 1, succeeding Katherine Adams.
Steve Lemay, Vice President of Human Interface Design
Steve Lemay has been named Vice President of Human Interface Design, a role he assumed late last year. He succeeded Alan Dye. Lemay, who joined Apple in 1999, is responsible for software design across Apple's platforms.
Molly Anderson, Vice President of Industrial Design
Molly Anderson has been added as Vice President of Industrial Design. She has led the company’s industrial design team since 2024, succeeding Jony Ive and Evans Hankey. Anderson joined Apple in 2014.
Role Changes and Transitions
Eddy Cue, Senior Vice President of Services and Health
Eddy Cue's title has been updated to Senior Vice President of Services and Health. This adjustment follows Apple's decision to integrate health and fitness into its services division. Cue assumed oversight for Apple's health and fitness teams after Jeff Williams' retirement as COO last year. He has been with Apple since 1989.
This adjustment follows Apple's decision to integrate health and fitness into its services division.
Lisa Jackson's Retirement and Katherine Adams' Role
Lisa Jackson, former Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, announced her retirement late last year. Her organization transitioned to Katherine Adams, who is listed as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs.
Source 2 indicates Jennifer Newstead succeeded Katherine Adams as General Counsel, which differs from Source 1's description of Adams's current role.