Apple display chiefs Wei Chen and John Zhong move to advisor roles ahead of retirement
The two display technology executives are stepping back as part of a managed transition after more than thirty years at Apple, with roles filled from within.
Apple executives Wei Chen and John Zhong are reportedly stepping back from their leadership roles and moving into advisor positions, according to Bloomberg. Both worked on the company's display technology, and the shift is described as a managed transition ahead of their retirements after more than thirty years at Apple.
The company is handling the changes by promoting from within to cover the departing executives, rather than bringing in outside replacements.
Chen had led Apple's Touch ID work since 2023, when he took over the area after its previous head retired.
Apple has not commented publicly on the timing of the retirements. The reported moves place two long-serving display specialists into advisory positions while internal successors take on their responsibilities.
Quick answers
Who are Wei Chen and John Zhong?
Both are Apple executives who worked on the company's display technology. Chen took over Touch ID leadership in 2023 after the previous head retired.
Are they leaving Apple?
According to Bloomberg, they are stepping back from leadership roles to become advisors as part of a managed transition ahead of retirements after more than thirty years at the company.