Apple job cuts: Hardware programme managers laid off as CEO reduces management layers - People Matters

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    "title": "Apple job cuts: Hardware programme managers laid off as CEO reduces management layers - People Matters - HR News",
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    "excerpt": "Apple has laid off some hardware programme managers as chief executive John Ternus and chief hardware officer Johny Srouji move to reduce management layers, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, as reported by MacRumors on 25 October 2026.The reported departures form part of broader organisational changes at the technology company, including shifts in engineering leadership and an earlier round of job cuts in California. However, Apple has not announced a company-wide workforce reduction, and the number of hardware programme managers affected remains undisclosed.Hardware organisation undergoes leadership changesMacRumors, citing Gurman’s reporting, said Apple had dismissed some hardware programme managers in recent weeks as Ternus and Srouji worked to simplify the company’s management structure.The report also identified changes within Apple’s display development team. Wei Chen and John Zhong, both of whom have spent around 30 years at Apple, are moving into more limited advisory roles, while Victor Yin is taking oversight of much of the company’s display development.Three engineering leaders have also been promoted to vice-president positions, according to the report:Rajesh AmbatiLouie SanguinettiDerek ShaefferTheir work covers connectivity hardware and software, MacRumors reported.The changes point to a restructuring of parts of Apple’s engineering organisation, with...",
    "summary": "Apple promoted Derek Shaeffer to Vice President.",
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