Apple on Tuesday named insider Sabih Khan as its chief operating officer, taking over from Jeff Williams, as part of a long-planned succession.

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.

Jeff Williams has been Apple's Chief Operating Officer since 2010, but he's begun his retirement process and will be passing the reins to Sabih Khan.