India, July 9 -- Apple has announced the appointment of Sabih Khan as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant leadership transition during a complex period for the company. The change follows the upcoming retirement of Jeff Williams, who has held the role for several years and will step down later this month.

Khan, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Operations, is a 30-year veteran at Apple. In his existing role, he has overseen the company's global supply chain, supplier responsibility initiatives, and key operational teams. He will officially step into the COO position later this month.

Born in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh in 1966, Khan spent his early years in India and Singapore before relocating to the U...