Apple\u2019s vice chairman of communications is departing the corporate subsequent month. Based on a memo obtained by Vox<\/em>, Steve Dowling has knowledgeable his employees at Apple that he plans to go away after 16 years at Apple. Phil Schiller will take over on an interim foundation.<\/p>\n Dowling served as Apple\u2019s head of company public relations for 10 years and was chosen by Tim Prepare dinner to guide Apple\u2019s communications efforts in 2014. His promotion to vice chairman of communications was made official in 2015.\u00a0Dowling reviews on to CEO Tim Prepare dinner.<\/p>\n Within the memo, Dowling says merely that \u201cit\u2019s time\u201d for him to step again from Apple, and that he first realized it throughout the newest iPhone launch cycle:<\/p>\n After 16 years at Apple, numerous keynotes, product launches, and the occasional PR disaster, I\u2019ve determined that the time is true for me to step away from our outstanding firm. That is one thing that has been on my thoughts for some time, and it got here into sharp focus throughout the newest \u2014 and for me, final \u2014 launch cycle. Your plans are set and the group is executing brilliantly as ever. So, it\u2019s time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Phil Schiller will handle the communications group on an interim foundation beginning in the present day, although Dowling technically received\u2019t depart Apple till subsequent month so as to help the transition.\u00a0After he departs Apple, Dowling says that he plans to \u201ctake a protracted stretch of break day\u201d earlier than attempting something new.<\/p>\n The departure of Dowling comes as Apple has confronted a number of different government adjustments to date this yr. In June, it was introduced that Jony Ive is leaving Apple this yr, whereas retail boss Angela Ahrendts departed in April.<\/p>\n Learn the complete memo from Dowling to his employees beneath:<\/p>\n After 16 years at Apple, numerous keynotes, product launches and the occasional PR disaster, I\u2019ve determined that the time is true for me to step away from our outstanding firm. That is one thing that has been on my thoughts for some time, and it got here into sharp focus throughout the newest \u2014 and for me, final \u2014 launch cycle. Your plans are set and the group is executing brilliantly as ever. So, it\u2019s time.<\/p>\n Phil will probably be managing the group on an interim foundation beginning in the present day, and I\u2019ll be out there via the tip of October to assist with the transition. After that, I plan to take a great, lengthy stretch of break day earlier than attempting one thing new. At residence I’ve a supportive, affected person partner in Petra and two stunning kids blossoming into their teen years. I\u2018m trying ahead to creating extra recollections with the three of them whereas I’ve the prospect.<\/p>\n My loyalty to Apple and its folks is aware of no bounds. Working with Tim and this group, engaging in all we’ve got achieved collectively, has been the spotlight of my profession. I need to thanks in your exhausting work, your endurance and your friendship. And I want you each success.<\/p>\n I’ll all the time bleed six colours.<\/p>\n Dowling<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for extra Apple information:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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