Apple departures point to challenges for iPhone’s dominance

Apple is facing a wave of executive departures as the company continues a period of transition, not only among its leadership but, if rivals have their way, for its business as well.

- Rolfe Winkler

On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal. announced that its general counsel and head of policy will both retire next year. On Wednesday, a top designer left for Meta Platforms. On Monday, Apple said its head of artificial-intelligence strategy would retire, Its chief operating officer announced his retirement in July, and its chief financial officer has transitioned to a new role.