Apple Chip architect Johny Srouji Reportedly Planning Exit, Raising Innovation Concerns
CUPERTINO, CA – Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies and the architect behind the company’s groundbreaking apple Silicon chips, is reportedly planning to leave the tech giant, according to Bloomberg’s mark Gurman. The potential departure of Srouji, 61, marks a significant shift for Apple as it navigates an increasingly competitive landscape in processor technology and the burgeoning artificial intelligence race.
Srouji’s role has been pivotal in Apple’s transition away from Intel processors, leading the progress of the M-series chips that power the latest Macs, iPads, and iPhones. His departure would represent a major setback for hardware innovation capacity, perhaps impacting future generations of Apple’s processors and the company’s ability to maintain its performance and efficiency advantages.
While the move remains unconfirmed by Apple, Gurman’s reporting raises questions about the stability of Apple’s executive leadership at a critical juncture. The news follows a series of recent departures from key positions within the company, placing CEO Tim Cook in a delicate situation as Apple strives to accelerate its AI development and address concerns about future succession planning. Reports also suggest Cook might potentially be considering a departure as early as 2026.
Apple has not yet commented on the report.
