Jeff Williams

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Apple Inc

Since December 2015

Age

61 years

Tenure

Joined Apple in June 1998 and progressed through roles including Senior Vice President, Operations and Head of Worldwide Procurement before being promoted to COO in December 2015.

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About

Jeff Williams has built a robust career in operations and engineering, starting his professional journey at IBM from 1985 to 1998 before joining Apple.

Since joining Apple in June 1998, he has played a pivotal role in streamlining the company’s operational processes and managing global logistics, having held senior roles that shaped the company’s supply chain and procurement strategies.

In December 2015, he was elevated to the role of COO, where his leadership has been central to major innovations, including the development of the Apple Watch and the expansion of health initiatives, underscoring his impact on the company’s strategic direction.

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
AAPL	Senior Vice President, Operations	June 1998 - December 2015	Held prior to promotion to COO
AAPL	Head of Worldwide Procurement	June 1998 - December 2015	Held prior to promotion to COO
IBM	Various operations and engineering roles	1985 - 1998	Worked in various roles before joining AAPL

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2025

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$1,000,000	Annual	No additional details available
Stock Awards	$20,000,000	N/A	50% performance-based RSUs; 50% time-based RSUs
All Other Compensation	$20,737	Annual	Other compensation components

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2025

No information available on performance compensation for 2025