Apple Faces Major Leadership Reshuffle As iPhone Design Chief Exits: Report
Apple Faces Major Leadership Reshuffle As iPhone Design Chief Exits: Report
He reports to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, under whom the division will reshuffle responsibilities to adapt to this change, the report read.$Apple (AAPL.US)$ is reportedly experiencing a significant shift in its leadership, with the departure of Tang Tan, the vice president of product design.
$苹果 (AAPL.US)$ 据报道，随着产品设计副总裁唐坦的离职，其领导层发生了重大变化。
Tan, a pivotal figure in the design of the iPhone and Apple Watch, will be leaving the company in February in what is the first of a series of notable changes in the hardware engineering group, according to a news report by Bloomberg.
彭博社的新闻报道称，谭是iPhone和Apple Watch设计的关键人物，他将于2月离开该公司，这是硬件工程部门一系列重大变更中的第一个。
Tan's exit, which was not publicly announced but known by sources familiar with the matter, marks a substantial transition in Apple's design approach.
陈的退出没有公开宣布，但知情人士知道，这标志着苹果设计方法的实质性转变。
He reports to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, under whom the division will reshuffle responsibilities to adapt to this change, the report read.
报告称，他向硬件工程高级副总裁约翰·特尔努斯汇报，该部门将在他的领导下重新调整职责以适应这一变化。
In the wake of Tan's departure, several deputies to Ternus and Tan, including Richard Dinh, Tan's top lieutenant, are poised to take on expanded roles. Dinh will now report directly to Ternus. Additionally, Kate Bergeron, responsible for Mac teams, will oversee the design of the Apple Watch, indicating a strategic realignment within the hardware engineering team, according to the report.
陈离职后，Ternus和Tan的几位副手，包括陈的高级中尉理查德·丁，准备担任更多职务。Dinh 现在将直接向 Ternus 汇报。此外，报告称，负责Mac团队的凯特·伯杰龙将监督Apple Watch的设计，这表明硬件工程团队内部将进行战略调整。
The Strategic Importance Of Tan's Role
Tan 角色的战略重要性
Tan's influence in Apple was not limited to the iPhone and Watch; he also played a crucial role in the design of accessories and led the company's acoustics team, contributing significantly to the development of AirPods. These responsibilities are being transferred to Matthew Costello, who is in charge of the Beats and the HomePod smart speaker.
陈在苹果的影响力不仅限于iPhone和Watch；他还在配件设计中发挥了至关重要的作用，并领导了公司的声学团队，为AirPods的开发做出了重大贡献。这些责任将移交给负责Beats和HomePod智能扬声器的马修·科斯特洛。
The Bigger Picture At Apple
苹果的大局
This reshuffle comes at a crucial time for Apple, as the company continues to navigate the competitive tech landscape. Tan's departure is seen as a notable loss, given his critical role in shaping Apple's flagship products. The company is now poised to embrace these leadership changes as it prepares for future innovations and challenges.
这次改组是在苹果的关键时刻进行的，因为该公司将继续驾驭竞争激烈的科技格局。鉴于陈在塑造苹果旗舰产品方面发挥的关键作用，他的离职被视为一项显著的损失。该公司现在已准备好接受这些领导层的变动，为未来的创新和挑战做准备。
Price Action: AAPL shares closed higher by 0.74% to $195.71 on Friday. Shares were 0.04% up to $195.79 after hours.
价格走势：周五，AAPL股价收盘上涨0.74％，至195.71美元。盘后股价上涨0.04％，至195.79美元。
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