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Apple’s Former AI Chief John Giannandrea Leaving This Week as April 15 Stock Vests

Apple has already shifted AI leadership to long‑tenured insiders.

Overview

  • Giannandrea’s exit is expected this week, with multiple outlets citing Bloomberg’s report that it aligns with Apple’s April 15 stock‑vesting date.
  • Since December, he has served in an advisory role described as “resting and vesting” after Apple announced he would retire in 2026.
  • Apple cut back his remit in March 2025 after a bumpy Apple Intelligence debut and delays to a planned Siri overhaul.
  • Siri leadership moved to Mike Rockwell, who reports to software chief Craig Federighi, and other AI work shifted to Federighi, Eddy Cue, and Sabih Khan.
  • Gurman reports he will join boards and advise startups instead of a rival, a move he says reflects Apple’s tight inner‑circle decision culture.