Apple's senior management "changing blood": Global Procurement Director Dan Roskos to retire
Dan Roskos, the global supply chain procurement director of Apple Inc., is set to retire, ending his 24-year tenure. It is expected that David Tom will succeed Roskos, who was previously his deputy. Roskos's responsibilities at Apple include procuring components and negotiating agreements with suppliers, directly impacting the company's profit margins. This change is part of the executive reshuffle at Apple, reflecting the succession challenges the company faces
According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) is about to see a change in the global supply chain procurement director position, with Dan Rosckes set to retire after 24 years of service at the company. It is expected that David Tom, who was previously Rosckes' deputy, will succeed him. Rosckes' responsibilities at Apple include purchasing components and negotiating agreements with suppliers, directly impacting the company's profit margins. His departure is the latest development in a series of recent executive changes at Apple.
As the Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Management, Rosckes played a key role in negotiations and agreements with suppliers, directly affecting the profit margins of products such as the iPhone and iPad. In the past, he co-managed the procurement team with former executive Tony Blevins, who left in 2022. Subsequently, Rosckes led the team alone and reported to Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan.
Tom joined Apple in 2003, initially working in the legal team and later overseeing the procurement of silicon, wireless components, and batteries. His promotion reflects Apple's internal talent development and promotion mechanism.
A spokesperson for Apple, headquartered in Cupertino, California, declined to comment on the matter.
It is understood that the stability of Apple's executive team has always been one of the key factors in its success. However, with many executives, including CEO Tim Cook, approaching retirement age, the company faces broader succession challenges. Several vice presidents have left in 2022 and 2023, with the departure rate slowing down in 2024. Nevertheless, there may be more executive retirements in the coming years.
It is worth noting that in August of this year, Apple announced that Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri will step down at the end of the year. He will remain with the company, but his responsibilities will shift to information systems, corporate digital security, and real estate. These changes indicate that Apple is preparing for the transition of its future leadership