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John Giannandrea
Leaves Apple · Dec 1, 2025 · News
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Why, in the source's words
In a carefully worded announcement on Monday, Apple said John Giannandrea, who has been the company’s AI chief since 2018, is “stepping down” to, well, not work at Apple anymore.
John Giannandrea's moves
| Date | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | RetiredAI lead | AI lead | |
| Dec 1, 2025 | AppleAI chiefNext role not stated | Other |
Also at these companies
| Date | Person | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Phil SchillerPromotedAppleNew roleOther | Other | ||
| Jun 27, 2026 | Paul MeadePoachedApple OpenAIOther | Other | ||
| Apr 20, 2026 | John TernusAppointedNot statedAppleCEOUnverified | Not stated AppleChief Executive Officer | CEOUnverified | |
| Apr 20, 2026 | John TernusPromotedAppleNew roleCEO | CEO | ||
| Apr 20, 2026 | Tim CookPromotedAppleNew roleOther | Other | ||
| Dec 4, 2025 | Jennifer NewsteadPoached MetaAppleOther | Other |
About this move
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- Departed
- Role
- Other
- Announced
- Dec 1, 2025
- Effective
- Not stated
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- TechCrunch
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- Found by the daily agent, approved by hand
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