Overview
- Apple told employees that Jay Blahnik, 57, will retire in July to spend time with his family and move to New York City.
- An internal Apple investigation previously found no evidence of wrongdoing after staff complaints about his conduct.
- Court records and reports say Apple settled one sexual harassment complaint, while a separate bullying lawsuit by employee Mandana Mofidi is active and set for trial in 2027.
- Blahnik is credited with shaping the Apple Watch’s Activity Rings and later leading Apple Fitness+, the subscription workout service launched in 2020.
- Apple has not named a replacement, and reporting says Fitness+ remains under review within the health organization now overseen by Sumbul Desai under services chief Eddy Cue.