New Delhi, July 9 -- The appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer, Sabih Khan, at one of the most influential tech giants in the world presents a big move for Apple. The executive of Indian origin, who is the present Senior Vice President of Operations at Apple, will take over the role of senior executive later this month after Jeff Williams. The appointment of Khan is an indicator of the increased emphasis on resilient supply chains, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable technology.

In the year 1995, Khan joined Apple as a member of the procurement team. The integration and extreme efficiency of the supply chain seen in the company has been the key project by him in the close to three decades. After his appointment to the position...