Apple has officially appointed Johny Srouji as its Chief Hardware Officer, effective immediately. Previously serving as the Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, Srouji will now oversee both Hardware Engineering and the hardware technologies organization, roles formerly held by John Ternus.
Leadership Praise: Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed high regard for Srouji, stating he has been instrumental in shaping Apple's silicon strategy and has consistently driven innovative breakthroughs within the company and the industry. Cook emphasized Srouji's exceptional leadership and the transformative impact of his team's work on Apple products.
John Ternus, who transitions to the role of incoming CEO, also commended Srouji, highlighting their collaborative efforts and the anticipated success of Srouji in his new position.
Innovative Contributions: Srouji has been a pivotal figure in assembling a top-tier team of engineers specializing in silicon and technology. His work has led to significant advancements in custom chips and hardware technologies, impacting various critical components across Apple’s product lineup, including:
- Apple silicon
- Batteries
- Cameras
- Storage controllers
- Sensors
- Displays
- Cellular modems
The hardware engineering team at Apple is renowned for transforming bold ideas into seamlessly integrated products that users depend on daily. This team collaborates closely with various departments, including industrial design and software engineering, to ensure the highest quality and innovation in Apple’s offerings.
Background: Srouji joined Apple in 2008, where he initially led the development of the A4, Apple’s first custom system-on-a-chip. His prior experience includes senior roles at Intel and IBM, focusing on processor development. He holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Computer Science from Technion, Israel's Institute of Technology.
