Apple COO Jeff Williams is retiring after 27 years. His exit marks another recent major leadership shift at the company.

Apple's newest Chief Operating Officer, Sabih Khan, has a story that's as inspiring as it is strategic. Born in Moradabad, Khan's rise from humble beginnings to the top of Apple's global operations shows the growing power of Indian-origin tech leaders.

Sabih Khan, Apple's new Chief Operating Officer, has a robust academic background in both engineering and economics. He holds bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering and economics from Tufts University,