Former AI boss John Giannandrea officially leaving Apple this week after ‘resting and vesting’
John Giannandrea's tenure at Apple concludes this week.
John Giannandrea's tenure at Apple is ending this week as he completes his advisory role, having stepped down from his position in December 2025. He joined Apple in 2018 to lead its machine learning and AI strategy but faced a leadership change in 2025 when control of the Siri team was reassigned. Following his departure, Giannandrea aims to engage with company boards and advise startups in the tech space.
Key Takeaways
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Giannandrea's departure coincides with Apple's April 15 vesting date for stock awards.
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He joined Apple in 2018 after eight years at Google, focusing on AI and machine learning.
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Siri's leadership has shifted to Mike Rockwell following Giannandrea's loss of control in 2025.
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