Hardware Shakeup: Apple’s Chip Guru Johny Srouji Eyes Exit After 17 Years

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported on December 6 that Apple’s hardware tech SVP Johny Srouji is “seriously considering” leaving, capping a tenure that birthed the M-series silicon revolution. Srouji, architect of Apple’s ARM shift, has been pivotal in outpacing Intel. His potential departure—amid rumors of a Marvell poach—could ripple through Big Tech’s chip wars. “He’s the secret sauce behind Apple’s edge,” notes Gurman. With rivals like Qualcomm circling, expect a talent exodus or acquisition frenzy in 2026.