<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Apple's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jeff Williams is set to step down later this month and retire later in 2025.Senior Vice President of Operations Sabih Khan will succeed Williams as COO.Despite retiring, Williams will remain involved with Apple's design team, Apple Watch, and health initiatives.Williams, who has been with Apple for over 27 years, is credited with enhancing the company's global supply chain.