Tech giant Apple has appointed Sabih Khan as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant leadership transition as long-serving executive Jeff Williams prepares to step down later this month.

Apple Inc Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams is retiring as the company’s longtime No 2, marking a major changing of the guard at an already tumultuous time for the iPhone maker.

Apple's COO Jeff Williams steps down, with Sabih Khan taking over. This planned succession marks a significant leadership change.