Apple announced that its Vice President for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, will retire in late January 2026.

Jackson joined the company in 2013, after serving as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), appointed by President Barack Obama. At Apple, she has been responsible for overseeing the company’s efforts to minimize its impact on the environment by addressing climate change, through initiatives focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, using greener materials, and resource preservation, in addition to leading Apple’s $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, focused on education, economic opportunity, and criminal justice reform. Jackson is also responsible for Apple’s education policy programs, its product accessibility work, and its worldwide government affairs function.

Jackson said:

“Apple is a remarkable company and it has been a true honor to lead such important work here. I have been lucky to work with leaders who understand that reducing our environmental impact is not just good for the environment, but good for business, and that we can do well by doing good. And I am incredibly grateful to the teams I’ve had the privilege to lead at Apple, for the innovations they’ve helped create and inspire, and for the advocacy they’ve led on behalf of our users with governments around the world.”

According to Apple, following Jackson’s departure, the Environment and Social Initiatives teams will report to Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan, while the Government Affairs team will initially be overseen by General Counsel Kate Adams, who also retire in March 2026, and the by her successor Jennifer Newstead, who will become senior vice president, General Counsel and Government Affairs.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said:

“I am deeply appreciative of Lisa’s contributions. She has been instrumental in helping us reduce our global greenhouse emissions by more than 60 percent compared to 2015 levels. She has also been a critical strategic partner in engaging governments around the world, advocating for the best interests of our users on a myriad of topics, as well as advancing our values, from education and accessibility to privacy and security.”