The End of an Era: Jeff Williams Leaves Apple The departure of  Jeff Williams  as director of operations marks a significant turning point for the  Cupertino  company. After 27 years at  Apple , Williams had become a key figure within the organization and was widely regarded as a likely successor to  CEO Tim Cook . His retirement … Tim Cook’s right-hand person is retiring after 27 years at Apple, amid a major crisis for the company. okumayı sürdür