Apple CEO Tim Cook has lauded Sabih Khan for reducing the company’s carbon footprint by over 60% and introducing advanced technologies to enhance manufacturing processes.
Sabih Khan, an Indian-American tech executive, has been named the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Apple Inc. Currently serving as the Vice President of Operations, Mr. Khan will succeed Jeff Williams later this month. He has been associated with Apple for nearly three decades and is regarded as a key figure in building its global supply chain.
CEO Tim Cook hailed Khan as a “brilliant strategist and one of the central architects of Apple’s supply chain.”
“Sabih leads with heart and values, and I know he will make an exceptional chief operating officer,” said Cook. “He helped ensure that Apple can be nimble in response to global challenges.”
Jeff Williams, Apple’s outgoing COO, will continue to support the company until his retirement later this year, overseeing the design team and the Apple Watch division.
Who Is Sabih Khan?
- Early Life & Education:
Born in 1966 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Khan moved to Singapore at the age of 10. He later attended Tufts University in the United States, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and mechanical engineering. He also holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. - Early Career:
Khan began his professional journey at GE Plastics (now SABIC), where he worked as an application development and key account technical leader. - Joining Apple:
He joined Apple in 1995. Over the past 30 years, Khan has been instrumental in shaping Apple’s vast global supply chain, known for its efficiency and sustainability. - Leadership Roles:
In 2019, he was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role, he led partnerships with suppliers focused on green manufacturing, contributing to Apple’s environmental goals. He also oversaw planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, product fulfillment, and quality. - Sustainability Contributions:
Khan has played a significant role in Apple’s supplier responsibility programs, which aim to protect and educate workers at manufacturing sites worldwide. His initiatives have helped reduce the company’s carbon footprint by more than 60%.
Tim Cook has credited Khan with deploying innovative technologies and methods to improve Apple’s manufacturing systems and expand operations within the United States.