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Apple Confirms Lisa Jackson’s Retirement, Reassigns Environmental and Policy Teams

Her tenure drove a more than 60% emissions cut since 2015 toward Apple's 2030 carbon‑neutral goal.

Overview

  • Apple removed Jackson from its leadership page as it confirmed she is retiring this month after nearly 13 years at the company.
  • The Environment and Social Initiatives teams now report to operations chief Sabih Khan following her departure.
  • Oversight of Apple's worldwide Government Affairs team is transitioning to the company's general counsel.
  • Jackson served as vice president overseeing environment, policy, and social initiatives, led the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, and previously headed the U.S. EPA during President Barack Obama's first term.
  • CEO Tim Cook praised her impact, citing the emissions reduction progress and her role engaging governments on user interests and Apple values.