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News18
17-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Apple COO Sabih Khan's Education: The Degrees That Helped Him Rise At Apple
From Moradabad to Silicon Valley, Sabih Khan's global rise as Apple COO is rooted in a strong educational journey spanning Tufts, RPI, and early exposure across continents. Apple's newly appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sabih Khan, is now one of the most powerful figures in global tech, but his story began thousands of miles away, in the small city of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. His educational journey, which spans three countries and top-tier institutions, played a huge role in preparing him for this leadership role at one of the world's biggest companies. Born in 1966 in Moradabad, Sabih spent his early childhood in India. But his life took a turn when his family moved to Singapore. This move exposed him to new cultures, languages, and ways of thinking at a young age — something that would later help him manage teams and operations across continents. Later, Khan moved to the United States for higher studies. He enrolled at Tufts University, a respected institution in Massachusetts. While most students focus on one area of study, Sabih decided to take on a rare challenge — earning dual Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Economics. This unique combination set him apart from others right from the start. Blending Engineering With Business Thinking Why this combination? His degree in Mechanical Engineering gave him a deep understanding of how things work, from machines to complex systems. This would later help him tackle real-world problems in manufacturing and product development. On the other hand, his Economics degree taught him how to think strategically about markets, costs, supply chains, and business growth. But Sabih didn't stop there. After Tufts, he pursued a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), one of America's oldest and most prestigious engineering schools. At RPI, he deepened his technical skills, learning how to solve complex problems, analyse systems, and innovate in engineering processes. This advanced education helped him build strong relationships with Apple's product development and engineering teams later in his career. An Education That Fueled A 30-Year Career At Apple Before joining Apple, Sabih gained practical experience at GE Plastics (a division of General Electric), where he worked in technical and operations roles. His academic background helped him quickly grasp large-scale manufacturing systems, preparing him for the kind of global operations he would later manage at Apple. In 1995, he joined Apple. Over the next three decades, Sabih quietly worked behind the scenes, helping build and manage the company's massive supply chain and manufacturing networks. His deep understanding of engineering and economics helped Apple deliver products like the iPhone and MacBook at scale and with the highest quality. Now, as Apple's COO, Sabih Khan's story shows how the right mix of education and experience can prepare someone for extraordinary leadership. From a small city in India to the heart of Silicon Valley, his journey is proof that education is a powerful tool, one that can shape not just careers but the future of global innovation. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Apple elevates Indian executive Sabih Khan to #2 after Tim Cook
Photo/Agencies TOI correspondent from Washington: Tech giant Apple on Wednesday elevated Moradabad-born Sabih Khan as its chief operating officer (coo), often considered the #2 in a company's leadership hierarchy, putting yet another Indian-American executive on track to lead a major tech global corporation. Khan, 59, a 30-year veteran of Apple, and currently its senior vice president of Operations, will succeed Jeff Williams as part of a long-planned succession, the company said, highlighting his expertise in supply chain management. His elevation comes at a crucial time when Apple is transitioning a significant portion of its iPhone manufacturing from China to India. Apple's move comes in the teeth of opposition and even threats from MAGA supremo Donald Trump, who is virtually coercing the tech giant to forgo India and bring back manufacturing to the US. There is also profound distrust of foreign-born executives in more nativist sections of MAGA. Two of the top five US corporations Microsoft and Google/Alphabet are currently led by India-born execs Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai. As of fiscal year ending March 2025, approximately 20 percent of Apple's global iPhone production now comes out of India, with a production value of around $22 billion, up from 14 percent in 2024. Much of the India operations involves assembling the phones, with China still having a stranglehold on component manufacturing and reluctant to cede its dominance in the area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Describing Sabih as a "brilliant strategist who has been one of the central architects of Apple's supply chain,' Apple CEO Tim Cook , carefully avoiding any reference to India, said while overseeing Apple's supply chain, he has helped pioneer new technologies in advanced manufacturing, overseen the expansion of Apple's manufacturing footprint in the United States, and helped ensure that Apple can be nimble in response to global challenges. A separate factsheet from Apple underscored his role in the company's global supply chain for the past six years, ensuring product quality and overseeing planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and product fulfillment functions. "He has advanced our ambitious efforts in environmental sustainability, helping reduce Apple's carbon footprint by more than 60 percent. Above all, Sabih leads with his heart and his values, and I know he will make an exceptional chief operating officer," Cook said. Born in 1966 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Khan moved with his family to Singapore during his school years. He later relocated to the US for his higher education, earning dual bachelor's degrees in Economics and Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), the oldest engineering school in the US (est 1824), predating IIT Roorkee (est 1847). Before joining Apple in 1995, Khan worked at GE Plastics (now SABIC) as an applications development engineer. He rose through the ranks at Apple, becoming a central figure in the company's global supply chain.
