Moradabad’s Own Sabih Khan Steps Up as Apple’s New Chief Operating Officer

Apple just made headlines by naming Sabih Khan, who was born in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, as its new Chief Operating Officer. If you follow tech or just love a good success story, this is a big deal—both for Apple and for the growing number of Indian-origin leaders in global companies.

 

Who Is Sabih Khan?

Sabih Khan’s journey is pretty inspiring. Born in Moradabad in 1966, he moved to Singapore for school and later settled in the US. He studied economics and mechanical engineering at Tufts, then earned a master’s in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer. Khan joined Apple back in 1995, starting out in procurement and working his way up over three decades.

 

He’s not just a behind-the-scenes guy. Khan has played a key role in building Apple’s global supply chain and has led efforts that helped cut the company’s carbon footprint by more than half. He’s known for his steady leadership and focus on sustainability—qualities that Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted when announcing his promotion.

 

What Does This Mean for Apple?

Khan’s appointment comes at a time when Apple is navigating supply chain challenges and looking to expand manufacturing outside China, especially in India. As COO, he’ll be in charge of making sure Apple’s products get made and delivered efficiently, all while keeping an eye on environmental impact.

 

Why Should You Care?

It’s not every day someone from Moradabad ends up running operations at one of the world’s biggest tech companies. Khan’s story is a reminder of how global the tech world has become—and how talent from everywhere is shaping the future.

 

Sources: India Today, The Indian Express, Economic Times, Times of India, Apple Newsroom, Moneycontrol, Reuters, Fast Company, India TV News