Kuala Lampur, Dec. 8 -- An unprecedented wave of departures is sweeping through Apple's senior leadership, with top executives from artificial intelligence, design, legal, and operations all heading for the exit.

The exodus marks the most significant management realignment at the company since co-founder Steve Jobs died in 2011 and sets the stage for a new era of leadership, according to a Fortune report.

The departures, announced throughout this year, have hit critical divisions. On Thursday, Apple confirmed that its long-serving general counsel, Kate Adams, and its vice-president of environmental policy, Lisa Jackson, will both retire in 2026.

They join a growing list. AI chief John Giannandrea announced his retirement earlier this m...