The tightly-knitted integration between Apple’s hardware and software would not have been possible without Johny Srouji, the technology giant’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, and with the executive contemplating his departure, it could be the biggest blow received to the trillion-dollar titan. Fortunately, a new report states that Apple is doing everything in its power to keep him, as they should, given how valuable he is to the company and its mission.
Johny Srouji is not seeking retirement but wishes to pursue his career in another company; Meta could be his next destination, given how the latter is poaching Apple employees, or OpenAI
In the past 72 hours, four key Apple executives have announced their exit from the company, with the latest report from Bloomberg stating that Johny Srouji could be seeking greener pastures. Apple’s chipset guru apparently spoke to Tim Cook to let him know that he is seriously considering leaving, with Srouji also supposedly informing his colleagues that he intends to join another firm if it boils down to him leaving.
“Johny Srouji — senior vice president of hardware technologies and one of Apple’s most respected executives — recently told Cook that he is seriously considering leaving in the near future, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Srouji, the architect of Apple’s prized in-house chips effort, has informed colleagues that he intends to join another company if he ultimately departs.”
In an interview, Srouji said that Apple deeply cares about cellular-based chipsets, and buried claims that the Cupertino technology behemoth had abandoned work on an in-house 5G modem. Less than two years after that specific interview, Apple not only introduced the new C1 baseband chip that debuted in the iPhone 16e, but followed it up with the C1X found in the iPhone Air, not to mention the new custom wireless chip called N1, which is found in all iPhone 17 models. He was also the brains behind the M1, which catalyzed the Apple Silicon transition.
With the C2 5G modem reportedly in development for next year’s iPhone 18 series, it is clear that Johny Srouji’s involvement has been paramount in achieving Apple’s in-house chipset goals. Given his importance, Apple has offered him massive pay packages and responsibilities, while also potentially luring him with a promotion to Chief Technology Officer, making him second in command to CEO Tim Cook.
However, Srouji has preferences, and according to people familiar with the matter, the Apple executive does not wish to work under a different CEO and may reconsider resigning. Assuming he stays on, the California-based giant can achieve one of its most ambitious and difficult goals; successfully developing a chip that houses the cellular modem, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity, all in a single package.
News Source: Bloomberg
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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